What was found in Santo Domingo'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 | 1400 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: Santo Domingo Pueblo · 5,328 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 550 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Santo Domingo Pueblo · 5,328 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 119.6 µg/L 9.2% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: Santo Domingo Pueblo · 5,328 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 84 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Santo Domingo Pueblo · 5,328 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Barium | 18.8 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: Santo Domingo Pueblo · 5,328 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 9.304 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: Santo Domingo Pueblo · 5,328 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 7.314 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Santo Domingo Pueblo · 5,328 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.635 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: Santo Domingo Pueblo · 5,328 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 3.585 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: Santo Domingo Pueblo · 5,328 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.41 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Santo Domingo Pueblo · 5,328 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.506 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Santo Domingo Pueblo · 5,328 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.8 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: Santo Domingo Pueblo · 5,328 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.8 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: Santo Domingo Pueblo · 5,328 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.675 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Santo Domingo Pueblo · 5,328 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.675 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: Santo Domingo Pueblo · 5,328 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.6572 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Santo Domingo Pueblo · 5,328 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0011 mg/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Santo Domingo Pueblo · 5,328 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Santo Domingo
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Santo Domingo Pueblo | 5,328 |
Frequently asked questions about Santo Domingo tap water
Is Santo Domingo tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Santo Domingo. 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 Santo Domingo?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Santo Domingo, New Mexico to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Santo Domingo's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Santo Domingo include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Lithium, Barium. 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.