What was found in Holloman Air Force Base'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 | 16.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE · 13,000 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0013 mg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE · 13,000 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Holloman Air Force Base
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE | 13,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Holloman Air Force Base tap water
Is Holloman Air Force Base tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 2 contaminants in the water serving Holloman Air Force Base. 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 Holloman Air Force Base?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Holloman Air Force Base's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Holloman Air Force Base 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.