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Santa Fe, New Mexico Water Quality Report

Water quality data for 38 water systems serving 117,933 people.

45
Poor
out of 100

Water Source

38
Water Systems
118K
People Served
Surface water, Ground water
Water Source

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA Limit (MCL)Health Guideline% of LimitStatus
6:2 FTS0.016 No federal limitNo federal limit
lithium49.6 No federal limit10.0 ug/L(EPA/USGS HBSL)
496%
Above guideline

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Compliance & Violations

Active Violations (53)

66

Sep 29, 2025

moderate

66

Sep 29, 2025

moderate

52

Jul 1, 2025

moderate

52

Jul 1, 2025

moderate

52

Jul 1, 2025

moderate

52

Jul 1, 2025

moderate

71

Jul 1, 2025

minor

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

45

Oct 2, 2024

critical

45

Oct 2, 2024

critical

45

Oct 2, 2024

critical

45

Oct 2, 2024

critical

72

Oct 1, 2024

minor

71

Jul 1, 2024

minor

66

Dec 30, 2023

moderate

52

Oct 1, 2023

moderate

52

Oct 1, 2023

moderate

66

Sep 29, 2023

moderate

71

Jul 1, 2023

minor

52

Oct 1, 2022

moderate

52

Oct 1, 2022

moderate

66

Sep 29, 2021

moderate

75

Mar 18, 2021

minor

75

Dec 23, 2020

minor

66

Sep 29, 2020

moderate

45

Mar 27, 2020

critical

45

Mar 27, 2020

critical

45

Mar 27, 2020

critical

75

Mar 1, 2020

minor

66

Dec 30, 2019

moderate

Resolved Violations (447)

71

Jul 1, 2025

minor

71

Jul 1, 2025

minor

71

Jul 1, 2025

minor

71

Jul 1, 2025

minor

71

Jul 1, 2025

minor

+ 442 more resolved violations

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Santa Fe tap water safe to drink?

Santa Fe's water meets all EPA maximum contaminant levels. However, 2 contaminants were detected at various levels. Some residents may prefer additional filtration for peace of mind.

What contaminants are in Santa Fe tap water?

2 contaminants have been detected in Santa Fe's water supply across 38 water systems. See the full contaminant table above for details.

How can I improve my water quality in Santa Fe?

Install a water filter rated for the specific contaminants found in Santa Fe's water. See our filter recommendations above. You can also request your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current test results.

Does Santa Fe have any water quality violations?

Yes, Santa Fe currently has 594 active violations. See the violations section above for details.