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UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 35,000 people · New Mexico

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NM3575501
Violations
60

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 2Resolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024 – May 5, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Reporting violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 17, 2024 – May 5, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2024 – March 29, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: May 1, 2022 – May 31, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: February 1, 2022 – February 28, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2021 – March 29, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

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 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO

Is UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO water safe to drink?

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO water receives a grade of D (33/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 60 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO detected?

66 contaminants were tested in UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO have any EPA violations?

Yes, UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO has 60 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include TT, RPT, MR. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO serve?

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO serves approximately 35,000 people, New Mexico. The system provides water to 1 community: Albuquerque.

What type of water does UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO provide?

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NM3575501.

How does UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO compare to other utilities in New Mexico?

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO scores 33/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our New Mexico state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Albuquerque