A99/100
ALBUQUERQUE WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 560,326 people · New Mexico
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NM3510701
Violations
1
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2016.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About ALBUQUERQUE WATER SYSTEM
Is ALBUQUERQUE WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
ALBUQUERQUE WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of A (99/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 76 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has ALBUQUERQUE WATER SYSTEM detected?
76 contaminants were tested in ALBUQUERQUE WATER SYSTEM's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does ALBUQUERQUE WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?
Yes, ALBUQUERQUE WATER SYSTEM has 1 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2016. Violation types include Other.
How many people does ALBUQUERQUE WATER SYSTEM serve?
ALBUQUERQUE WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 560,326 people, New Mexico. The system provides water to 1 community: Albuquerque.
What type of water does ALBUQUERQUE WATER SYSTEM provide?
ALBUQUERQUE WATER SYSTEM sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NM3510701.
How does ALBUQUERQUE WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in New Mexico?
ALBUQUERQUE WATER SYSTEM scores 99/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our New Mexico state page for a full comparison of water systems.