What was found in Alamogordo's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium | 33 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/8 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0074 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/8 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0060 mg/L 40% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 8/8 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Alamogordo
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ALAMOGORDO DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM | 35,301 |
| CLOUD COUNTRY WEST WATER SYSTEM | 684 |
| BOLES ACRES WATER SYSTEM | 657 |
| EILEEN ACRES MDWCA | 457 |
| DUNGAN MDWCA | 64 |
| ALAMO HEIGHTS WUA | 52 |
| ENCHANTED VALLEY WUA | 40 |
| CANYON HILLS AREA WUA | 32 |
Frequently asked questions about Alamogordo tap water
Is Alamogordo tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 3 contaminants in the water serving Alamogordo. 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 Alamogordo?
8 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Alamogordo, New Mexico to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Alamogordo's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Alamogordo include Lithium, PFOA, Lead. The full list, with the highest level found 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.