Santa Fe Water Quality
New Mexico
The tap water in Santa Fe, New Mexico is served by 26 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 117,871 people. 131 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5200 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.
Drinking water in Santa Fe, New Mexico is delivered through 26 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 117,871 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 Santa Fe shows 131 total violations across all 26 systems, of which 131 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 5200, 0700, 1005, 4006, 0400 and 3 others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANTA FE WATER SYSTEM (CITY OF) | 90,810 | 1 | Health |
| ELDORADO AREA WATER AND SANITATION DIST. | 7,082 | 0 | Clean |
| SANTA FE COUNTY SOUTH SECTOR | 6,775 | 1 | Health |
| Pojoaque South | 3,644 | 3 | Health |
| SANTA FE COUNTY WEST SECTOR | 3,150 | 1 | Health |
| LAS CAMPANAS WATER SYSTEM | 1,937 | 0 | Clean |
| Tesuque Pueblo | 657 | 2 | Health |
| AGUA FRIA WATER ASSOCIATION | 611 | 4 | Health |
| San Ildefonso Pueblo | 608 | 8 | Health |
| BISHOPS LODGE | 450 | 7 | Health |
| LA CIENEGA MDWCA | 321 | 8 | Health |
| TESUQUE MDWCA | 258 | 0 | Clean |
| CANONCITO AT APACHE CANYON | 250 | 2 | Health |
| GALISTEO MDWCA | 215 | 0 | Clean |
| TRAILER RANCH SENIOR MOBILE HOME COMMUN. | 200 | 0 | Clean |
| HYDE PARK ESTATES WATER USERS ASSOC | 178 | 10 | Health |
| TRAMPAS MDWCA | 132 | 43 | Health |
| HOMESTEAD MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY | 127 | 1 | Health |
| VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK | 99 | 1 | Health |
| LONE STAR TRAILER RANCH | 77 | 9 | Health |
| CANADA DE LOS ALAMOS MDWCA | 68 | 12 | Health |
| JUNIPER HILLS RANCH | 65 | 15 | Health |
| ASI LA MAR TRAILER PARK | 61 | 0 | Clean |
| WILD AND WOOLEY TRAILER RANCH | 59 | 2 | Health |
| LA VISTA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION | 37 | 0 | Clean |
| BUCKMAN REGIONAL WATER TREATMENT PLANT | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0700 | 2024-10-02 |
| 0700 | 2024-10-02 |
| 0700 | 2024-10-02 |
| 1005 | 2024-01-01 |
| 1005 | 2024-01-01 |
| 0700 | 2022-05-27 |
| 0700 | 2022-05-27 |
| 0700 | 2021-10-23 |
| 0700 | 2020-03-27 |
| 0700 | 2020-03-27 |
| 0700 | 2020-03-27 |
| 0700 | 2020-03-27 |
| 4006 | 2020-01-01 |
| 0400 | 2019-12-20 |
| 0400 | 2019-12-20 |
| 0700 | 2019-10-23 |
| 0700 | 2019-10-23 |
| 0700 | 2019-10-23 |
| 0700 | 2019-10-23 |
| 0700 | 2019-10-23 |
| 0700 | 2019-10-23 |
| 4006 | 2019-10-01 |
| 0700 | 2019-09-22 |
| 0700 | 2019-09-22 |
| 0700 | 2019-09-22 |
| 4006 | 2019-07-01 |
| 4006 | 2019-04-01 |
| 0700 | 2019-02-02 |
| 0700 | 2019-02-02 |
| 0700 | 2019-02-02 |
| 4006 | 2019-01-01 |
| 4006 | 2018-10-01 |
| 4006 | 2018-07-01 |
| 0700 | 2018-07-01 |
| 4006 | 2018-04-01 |
| 4006 | 2018-01-01 |
| 0700 | 2017-12-30 |
| 0700 | 2017-12-30 |
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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.