What was found in Jemez Pueblo'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1090 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Jemez Pueblo · 3,200 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 632 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: Jemez Pueblo · 3,200 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 426 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: Jemez Pueblo · 3,200 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 82.95 µg/L 104% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: Jemez Pueblo · 3,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 46.26 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Jemez Pueblo · 3,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 28.96 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Jemez Pueblo · 3,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 18.4 µg/L 184% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10 µg/L Main supplier: Jemez Pueblo · 3,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 13.6 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: Jemez Pueblo · 3,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 11.575 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Jemez Pueblo · 3,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.6125 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Jemez Pueblo · 3,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 7.412 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Jemez Pueblo · 3,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 5.015 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: Jemez Pueblo · 3,200 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: Jemez Pueblo · 3,200 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.206 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Jemez Pueblo · 3,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.746 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Jemez Pueblo · 3,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.098 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Jemez Pueblo · 3,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.02 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: Jemez Pueblo · 3,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0018 mg/L 12% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Jemez Pueblo · 3,200 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Jemez Pueblo
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Jemez Pueblo | 3,200 |
Frequently asked questions about Jemez Pueblo tap water
Is Jemez Pueblo tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Jemez Pueblo. 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 Jemez Pueblo?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Jemez Pueblo's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Jemez Pueblo include Fluoride, Copper, Barium, TTHM, Bromoform. 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.