What was found in Cannon Afb'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 | 111 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0420 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0280 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0200 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0177 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0150 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpes | 0.0061 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0060 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.00059 mg/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Cannon Afb
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CANNON AIR FORCE BASE WATER SYSTEM | 7,832 |
Frequently asked questions about Cannon Afb tap water
Is Cannon Afb tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 9 contaminants in the water serving Cannon Afb. 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 Cannon Afb?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Cannon Afb, New Mexico to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Cannon Afb's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Cannon Afb include Lithium, Pfpea, Pfhxa, Pfba, PFHXS. 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.