Drinking water / NM
PFAS in New Mexico drinking water
73 New Mexico public water systems tested under UCMR5. 11 detected at least one PFAS compound; 62 detected none at the reporting thresholds. Values are the highest single result per compound, in ng/L (parts per trillion). The federal limit for PFOA and PFOS is 4 ng/L.
| Water system | Serves | Highest results (ng/L) | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAMOGORDO DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM NM3513319 | Otero | PFOA 7.4 * | above final limit |
| DONA ANA MDWCA NM3554307 | - | PFOS 4.2 *PFBS 3.2 | above final limit |
| ELEPHANT BUTTE WATER SYSTEM NM3530827 | Sierra | PFOS 6.7 * | above final limit |
| HOBBS MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY NM3521613 | Lea | PFPeA 16.2PFHxA 9.5PFBA 6.4PFOA 5.3 * | above final limit |
| BOSQUE FARMS WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM NM3510732 | Valencia | 6:2 FTS 6.2 | detected |
| CANNON AIR FORCE BASE WATER SYSTEM NM3567905 | Curry | PFPeA 42PFHxA 28PFBA 20PFHxS 17.7 | detected |
| ELDORADO AREA WATER AND SANITATION DIST. NM3537326 | Santa Fe | 6:2 FTS 16 | detected |
| EPCOR WATER NEW MEXICO INC CLOVIS NM3527305 | Curry | PFBS 4.3 | detected |
| EPCOR WATER NEW MEXICO INC., EDGEWOOD NM3500326 | Santa Fe | PFPeA 3.6PFHxA 3.6 | detected |
| LOWER RIO GRANDE PWWA SOUTH VALLEY NM3502407 | - | PFBS 30.5 | detected |
| RUIDOSO WATER SYSTEM NM3513114 | Lincoln | PFBA 5.4 | detected |
* exceeds the final federal MCL for that compound. Detections of compounds whose limits EPA proposed to rescind in May 2026 are shown for information.
Systems with no PFAS detected
62 tested systems reported no PFAS above the laboratory reporting limits. Each has its own page with its sampling detail.
- ALBUQUERQUE WATER SYSTEM
- ALTO LAKES WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT
- ANTHONY W&SD
- ARTESIA MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM
- AZTEC DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM
- BELEN WATER SYSTEM
- BERNALILLO WATER SYSTEM
- BERRENDO COOPERATIVE WUA
- BLOOMFIELD WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
- CAMINO REAL REGIONAL UTILITY AUTHORITY
- CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM
- CITY OF RATON/RATON WATER WORKS
- DEMING MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM
- ENTRANOSA WATER AND WASTEWATER COOP
- ESPANOLA WATER SYSTEM
- EUNICE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
- FARMINGTON WATER SYSTEM
- FLORA VISTA MUTUAL DOMESTIC
- GALLUP WATER SYSTEM
- GRANTS DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM
- HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE
- KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE
- LA MADERA MDWCA
- LA UNION MW&SA
- LAKE SECTION WATER COMPANY
- LAS CRUCES MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM
- LAS VEGAS (CITY OF)
- LEE/HAMMOND WATER TREATMENT PLANT CO-OP
- LOS ALAMOS MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM
- LOS LUNAS WATER SYSTEM
- LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY
- LOWER VALLEY WATER USERS ASSOCIATION
- MILAN COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM
- MOONGATE WATER SYSTEM
- MOONGATE WEST
- MORIARTY WATER SYSTEM
- MORNINGSTAR WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
- NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY
- NORTH RANCHOS DE PLACITAS W&SD
- NORTHEAST NM DETENTION FACILITY
- NORTHSTAR MDWCA
- OTIS MDWCA
- PORTALES WATER SYSTEM
- RIO COMMUNITIES WATER SYSTEM
- RIO RANCHO WATER & WW SERVICES
- ROOSEVELT COUNTY WUA
- ROSWELL MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM
- SANDIA PEAK UTILITY
- SANTA FE COUNTY SOUTH SECTOR
- SANTA FE WATER SYSTEM (CITY OF)
- SILVER CITY WATER SYSTEM
- SOCORRO WATER SYSTEM
- SPRINGER WATER SYSTEM
- TAOS MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM
- TRIPLE J MHP
- TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES
- TUCUMCARI WATER SYSTEM
- TULAROSA WATER SYSTEM
- UNIVERSITY ESTATES WATER SYSTEM (LCU)
- UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
- VILLAGE OF ANGEL FIRE
- WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE (MAIN POST)-FF
A detection at the system level does not tell you what reaches one specific tap: levels vary by entry point, treatment train and plumbing. A certified lab test of your own tap settles it. Testing and treatment options