What was found in Albuquerque's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium | 71.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALBUQUERQUE WATER SYSTEM · 560,326 people · 2025 | 4/27 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ALBUQUERQUE WATER SYSTEM · 560,326 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0133 mg/L — MOUNTAIN VIEW MOBILE HOME PARK · 75 people · 2025 | 26/27 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Albuquerque
Frequently asked questions about Albuquerque tap water
Is Albuquerque tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 2 contaminants in the water serving Albuquerque. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Albuquerque?
27 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Albuquerque, New Mexico to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Albuquerque's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Albuquerque include Lithium, Lead. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.