What was found in Tijeras'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 0.0033 mg/L 22% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TRANQUILLO PINES WATER USERS COOP · 814 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0280 mg/L — BEARCAT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION · 60 people · 2016 | 8/9 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Tijeras
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TRANQUILLO PINES WATER USERS COOP | 814 |
| TIJERAS (VILLAGE OF) | 541 |
| CHILILI WATER USERS ASSN | 175 |
| LEISURE MOUNTAIN MHP | 161 |
| GREEN RIDGE MDWCA, INC. | 154 |
| TIJERAS WATER COOPERATIVE | 139 |
| BEARCAT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION | 60 |
| QUAIL HOLLOW MDWUA | 28 |
| EAST MOUNTAIN WATER HAULING | 0 |
Frequently asked questions about Tijeras tap water
Is Tijeras tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 1 contaminant in the water serving Tijeras. 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 Tijeras?
9 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Tijeras, New Mexico to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Tijeras's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Tijeras include 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.