CheckPFAS

City overview · Bernalillo County

PFAS in Albuquerque, NM

Low Level

EPA UCMR 5 tested 3 public water systems serving the Albuquerque area across 16 ZIP codes. Only trace PFAS were detected across Albuquerque's tested systems.

Water systems tested
3
Systems above EPA limits
0
ZIP codes covered
16
County
Bernalillo County, New Mexico

Plain English

01What this means for Albuquerque

The water systems serving the Albuquerque area measured only low, trace concentrations of PFAS — well below the EPA's Maximum Contaminant Levels. For most residents this represents minimal risk from drinking water. Review your specific ZIP below, and check your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for year-over-year trends.

By utility

02Water systems serving Albuquerque

  1. ALBUQUERQUE WATER SYSTEM

    1 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID NM3510701

    Low Level

  2. SANDIA PEAK UTILITY

    1 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID NM3562201

    Low Level

  3. UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO

    1 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID NM3575501

    Low Level

By ZIP code

03Find your exact result

Contamination can differ block to block. Select your ZIP code for the precise reading at the utility that serves your address.

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Source & Methodology

About this data

Source
EPA UCMR 5
Sampling period
January 2023 – December 2025
Aggregation
3 utilities across 16 ZIP codes
Detection threshold (MRL)
~1.5–2 ppt

City-level figures aggregate the individual public water systems tested under EPA UCMR 5 whose service area falls within the Albuquerque area. Values reflect water quality at the treatment plant; your home's plumbing can affect what reaches your tap. Select your ZIP above for the utility-specific reading.