What was found in San Felipe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1200 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: San Felipe Pueblo · 4,335 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2000 µg/L — San Felipe Black Mesa Casino · 3,789 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 194.4 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: San Felipe Pueblo · 4,335 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 1292.6 µg/L — San Felipe Black Mesa Casino · 3,789 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 440 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: San Felipe Pueblo · 4,335 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 113 µg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: San Felipe Pueblo · 4,335 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 84.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: San Felipe Black Mesa Casino · 3,789 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Combined Uranium | 13 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: San Felipe Pueblo · 4,335 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 11.31 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: San Felipe Pueblo · 4,335 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 6.1 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: San Felipe Pueblo · 4,335 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 6 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: San Felipe Pueblo · 4,335 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.57 pCi/L 37% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: San Felipe Pueblo · 4,335 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.3 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: San Felipe Pueblo · 4,335 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.74 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: San Felipe Pueblo · 4,335 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.688 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: San Felipe Pueblo · 4,335 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.968 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: San Felipe Pueblo · 4,335 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.66 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: San Felipe Pueblo · 4,335 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: San Felipe Pueblo · 4,335 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.11 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: San Felipe Pueblo · 4,335 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.7180 pCi/L 14% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: San Felipe Pueblo · 4,335 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.7130 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: San Felipe Pueblo · 4,335 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: San Felipe Pueblo · 4,335 people · 2023 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving San Felipe Pueblo
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| San Felipe Pueblo | 4,335 |
| San Felipe Black Mesa Casino | 3,789 |
Frequently asked questions about San Felipe Pueblo tap water
Is San Felipe Pueblo tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving San Felipe 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 San Felipe Pueblo?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for San Felipe Pueblo, New Mexico to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in San Felipe Pueblo's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in San Felipe Pueblo include Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Barium, Lithium. 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.