Albuquerque Water Quality
New Mexico
The tap water in Albuquerque, New Mexico is served by 39 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 632,243 people. 338 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 0700 in 2025. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.
Drinking water in Albuquerque, New Mexico is delivered through 39 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 632,243 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.
The SDWIS record for Albuquerque shows 338 total violations across all 39 systems, of which 338 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 0700, 1005, 5200, 8000, 4006 and 1 others. 32 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.
A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the New Mexico drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.
Community Water Systems
| System Name | Pop. Served | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALBUQUERQUE WATER SYSTEM | 560,326 | 0 | Clean |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO | 35,000 | 1 | Health |
| KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE | 22,500 | 0 | Clean |
| SANDIA PEAK UTILITY | 6,079 | 1 | Health |
| TIERRA WEST ESTATES MHP | 1,447 | 1 | Health |
| Kayenta Sandstone Housing | 1,375 | 0 | Clean |
| CORONADO VILLAGE COUNTRY CLUB | 802 | 1 | Health |
| SOUTH HILLS WATER COMPANY | 506 | 6 | Health |
| ECHO VALLEY WATER COMPANY | 401 | 12 | Health |
| PLACITAS TRAILS WATER COOP | 355 | 30 | Health |
| DESERT PALMS MOBILE HOME PARK | 270 | 0 | Clean |
| CRESCENT MHP (SC4360011) | 259 | 2 | Health |
| GREEN ACRES MOBILE HOME VILLAGE | 255 | 0 | Clean |
| MELODY RANCH WATER CO | 209 | 10 | Health |
| BARCELONA MOBILE HOME PARK | 199 | 14 | Health |
| PAJARITO MESA MDWCA | 175 | 1 | Health |
| SHAW MOBILE HOME PARK (SC4360012) | 173 | 2 | Health |
| HACIENDA DEL SOL #1 | 152 | 0 | Clean |
| BOSQUE GARDENS MDWCA | 141 | 0 | Clean |
| TIJERAS WATER COOPERATIVE | 139 | 0 | Clean |
| PAAKWEREE VILLAGE WATER CO-OP ASSOC, INC | 117 | 99 | Health |
| NORTH COURT MOBILE HOME PARK | 117 | 14 | Health |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW MHP | 111 | 0 | Clean |
| VENTURA ESTATES HOA | 100 | 0 | Clean |
| HOFHEINS/MARCEL THOMAS ASSOC COOP INC | 98 | 0 | Clean |
| LA LOMITA TRAILER PARK | 97 | 8 | Health |
| LOST HORIZON COOP ASSOCIATION | 95 | 0 | Clean |
| LOMA ESCONDIDA WATER ASSOCIATION | 89 | 43 | Health |
| SANCHEZ MOBILE HOME PARK | 80 | 6 | Health |
| TIERRA MONTE WATER USERS ASSOCIATION | 78 | 14 | Health |
| SUNSET HILLS ESTATES HOA | 76 | 0 | Clean |
| WESTERN TERRACE | 76 | 12 | Health |
| NEW MEXICO BOYS AND GIRLS RANCH | 60 | 4 | Health |
| CHAMISA MOBILE HOME PARK | 58 | 1 | Health |
| JUNIPER HILLS MHP | 56 | 44 | Health |
| MONARCHY COUNTRY ESTATES | 52 | 9 | Health |
| SENIOR LIVING SYSTEMS INC. | 50 | 2 | Health |
| SAFARILAND MOBILE HOME PARK | 44 | 0 | Clean |
| OAKLAND HEIGHTS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION | 26 | 1 | Health |
Does this city have health-based water violations?
Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.
| Contaminant | Begin Date |
|---|---|
| 0700 | 2025-08-17 |
| 1005 | 2025-07-01 |
| 0700 | 2025-05-29 |
| 0700 | 2025-04-30 |
| 0700 | 2025-04-26 |
| 0700 | 2025-04-26 |
| 0700 | 2025-04-26 |
| 1005 | 2025-04-01 |
| 1005 | 2025-04-01 |
| 1005 | 2025-01-01 |
| 1005 | 2025-01-01 |
| 5200 | 2024-10-17 |
| 5200 | 2024-10-17 |
| 5200 | 2024-10-17 |
| 5200 | 2024-10-17 |
| 5200 | 2024-10-17 |
| 5200 | 2024-10-17 |
| 5200 | 2024-10-17 |
| 5200 | 2024-10-17 |
| 5200 | 2024-10-17 |
| 5200 | 2024-10-17 |
| 5200 | 2024-10-17 |
| 5200 | 2024-10-17 |
| 5200 | 2024-10-17 |
| 5200 | 2024-10-17 |
| 5200 | 2024-10-17 |
| 5200 | 2024-10-17 |
| 5200 | 2024-10-17 |
| 1005 | 2024-10-01 |
| 1005 | 2024-10-01 |
| 1005 | 2024-10-01 |
| 8000 | 2024-08-11 |
| 1005 | 2024-07-01 |
| 1005 | 2024-07-01 |
| 8000 | 2024-06-18 |
| 8000 | 2024-06-18 |
| 0700 | 2024-05-12 |
| 0700 | 2024-05-12 |
| 0700 | 2024-05-12 |
| 0700 | 2024-05-12 |
| 1005 | 2024-04-01 |
| 1005 | 2024-04-01 |
| 1005 | 2024-04-01 |
| 1005 | 2024-01-01 |
| 1005 | 2024-01-01 |
| 1005 | 2024-01-01 |
| 1005 | 2024-01-01 |
| 1005 | 2023-10-01 |
| 1005 | 2023-10-01 |
| 1005 | 2023-10-01 |
TRI Facilities in Albuquerque
| Facility | Total Releases |
|---|---|
| Cts Electronic Components Inc | 1.3M lbs |
| Materion Advanced Materials Technologies & Services Mesa Del | 210.6K lbs |
| Abb Installation Products Inc. | 194.6K lbs |
| US Doe National Training Center | 54.8K lbs |
| Aj Maes DBA Sandia Marble | 26.3K lbs |
| Sumco Phoenix-Albuquerque | 10.6K lbs |
| Dfa Dairy Brands Fluid LLC DBA Creamland | 9.6K lbs |
| Solaero Technologies Corp | 6.1K lbs |
| Western Refining - Albuquerque LP Terminal | 5.9K lbs |
| Senergy Petroleum LLC - Albuquerque Bulk Plant | 4.5K lbs |
Frequently Asked Questions
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About This Data
Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.
A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.
TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.