What was found in Dona Ana'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 | 184 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DONA ANA MDWCA · 16,987 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0042 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DONA ANA MDWCA · 16,987 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0032 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DONA ANA MDWCA · 16,987 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0019 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: DONA ANA MDWCA · 16,987 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Dona Ana
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| DONA ANA MDWCA | 16,987 |
| VALVERDE MOBILE HOME PARK | 155 |
Frequently asked questions about Dona Ana tap water
Is Dona Ana tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 4 contaminants in the water serving Dona Ana. 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 Dona Ana?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Dona Ana, New Mexico to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Dona Ana's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Dona Ana include Lithium, PFOS, PFBS, 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.