New Mexico State University (NM) Water Quality

New Mexico State University is a large public water system in EPA region 6 that provides tap water for the 88003 zip codes. It has 9 facilities where the water supply was tested for 75 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 10.3 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 72 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the New Mexico State University water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (8)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (8)

1,3-butadiene (8)

1,4-dioxane (8)

1-butanol (6)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (4)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (4)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (4)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (6)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (6)

2-methoxyethanol (6)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (6)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (6)

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

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (4)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (6)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (8)

bromomethane (8)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (6)

chlorate (10)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (8)

chloromethane (8)

chlorpyrifos (6)

chromium (10)

chromium-6 (10)

cobalt (10)

dimethipin (6)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (6)

ethoprop (6)

Germanium (6)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (8)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (8)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (8)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (4)

lithium (5)

Manganese (6)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (6)

molinate (6)

molybdenum (10)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (4)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (4)

nitrobenzene (6)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (4)

o-toluidine (6)

oxyfluorfen (6)

perchlorate (6)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (4)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (4)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (4)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluorobutanoic acid (4)

perfluorodecanoic acid (4)

perfluorododecanoic acid (4)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (4)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (12)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluorohexanoic acid (4)

perfluorononanoic acid (12)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluorooctanoic acid (12)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (4)

perfluoropentanoic acid (4)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (4)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (4)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (4)

profenofos (6)

quinoline (6)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (6)

strontium (10)

tebuconazole (6)

terbacil (6)

Total Permethrin (6)

tribufos (6)

vanadium (10)

Sampling Facilities

Well #14
Ground Water (GW)

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

Well #17
Ground Water (GW)

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

Well #16
Ground Water (GW)

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

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

Main CampusDistribution System (DS)
Well 17Distribution System (DS)
Hydrant 127Distribution System (DS)
Activity CenterDistribution System (DS)

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

Max. Res. Time in Dist. SystemMaximum Residence Time (MR)

Well #10
Ground Water (GW)

Well #10 EPTDSEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WELL #10
Ground Water (GW)

WELL #10SR (SR)

WELL #14
Ground Water (GW)

WELL #14SR (SR)

WELL #17
Ground Water (GW)

WELL #17SR (SR)

FAQ

Is New Mexico State University tap water safe to drink?

When was New Mexico State University last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on April 22nd, 2025.