Alamogordo Domestic Water (NM) Water Quality

Alamogordo Domestic Water is a large public water system in EPA region 6 that provides tap water for the 88310 zip codes. It has 11 facilities where the water supply was tested for 78 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of 1-butanol was 7.6 µg/L. The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 18.34 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 4.3 µg/L. There were 3 contamintants found in the Alamogordo Domestic Water water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (16)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (16)

1,3-butadiene (16)

1,4-dioxane (16)

1-butanol (13)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (14)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (14)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (14)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (14)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (9)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (9)

2-methoxyethanol (13)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (13)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (9)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (14)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (14)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (14)

anatoxin-a (14)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (16)

bromomethane (16)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (14)

chlorate (29)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (16)

chloromethane (16)

chlorpyrifos (14)

chromium (29)

chromium-6 (30)

cobalt (28)

cylindrospermopsin (14)

dimethipin (14)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (9)

ethoprop (14)

Germanium (14)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (16)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (14)

lithium (14)

Manganese (14)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (9)

molinate (9)

molybdenum (28)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (14)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (14)

nitrobenzene (9)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (14)

o-toluidine (14)

oxyfluorfen (14)

perchlorate (9)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (14)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (14)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (14)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (29)

perfluorobutanoic acid (14)

perfluorodecanoic acid (14)

perfluorododecanoic acid (14)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (14)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (29)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (29)

perfluorohexanoic acid (14)

perfluorononanoic acid (29)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (29)

perfluorooctanoic acid (29)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (14)

perfluoropentanoic acid (14)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (14)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (14)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (14)

profenofos (14)

quinoline (14)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (9)

strontium (28)

tebuconazole (14)

terbacil (9)

total microcystins (14)

Total Permethrin (14)

tribufos (14)

vanadium (28)

Sampling Facilities

Golf Course Well Treatment Unit
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Prather Well Treatment Unit
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

La Luz Filter Plant
Surface Water (SW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Alamo Canyon Filter Plant
Surface Water (SW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Green Well Treatment Unit
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution
Multiple Sources (MX)

DBP-1 3500 N Whitesands Blvd.Distribution System (DS)
HAA5-1 785 PostDistribution System (DS)
TTHM-1 2302 AspenDistribution System (DS)
TTHM-2 2201 15thDistribution System (DS)

Distribution System - SW
Surface Water (SW)

DSMRT for La Luz FPMaximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Alamo Canyon FPMaximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Chlorination StationMaximum Residence Time (MR)

Distribution System - GW
Ground Water (GW)

DSMRT for Golf Course & PratherMaximum Residence Time (MR)

LA LUZ FILTER PLANT
Surface Water (SW)

LA LUZ FILTER PLANTEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

ALAMO CANYON FILTER PLANT
Surface Water (SW)

ALAMO CANYON FILTEREntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

CHLORINATION STATION
Ground Water (GW)

CHLORINATION STATIONEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is Alamogordo Domestic Water tap water safe to drink?

When was Alamogordo Domestic Water last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on September 4th, 2024.