What was found in Edgewood'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 | 49.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ENTRANOSA WATER ASSOCIATION · 8,500 people · 2023 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0013 mg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ENTRANOSA WATER ASSOCIATION · 8,500 people · 2026
Highest in the city: 0.0110 mg/L — EPCOR WATER NEW MEXICO INC., EDGEWOOD · 6,795 people · 2023 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Edgewood
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ENTRANOSA WATER ASSOCIATION | 8,500 |
| EPCOR WATER NEW MEXICO INC., EDGEWOOD | 6,795 |
| EDGEWOOD MEADOWS WATER CORP. | 84 |
Frequently asked questions about Edgewood tap water
Is Edgewood tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 2 contaminants in the water serving Edgewood. 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 Edgewood?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Edgewood, New Mexico to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Edgewood's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Edgewood 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.