Water Quality in Albuquerque, NM (87102)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 87102.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

20,123

Population

20

Water Systems

49

Violations (5yr)

6

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (20)

Albuquerque Water System

Surface water 560,326 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

University Of New Mexico

1 health-based
Purchased surface water 35,000 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Southeastern Public Service Company

Groundwater 2,000 people served
0 violations

Saint Joseph Health Care System

Groundwater 1,402 people served
0 violations

Los Padillas Aquatic Center

Groundwater 213 people served
0 violations

Los Padillas Community Center

Groundwater 210 people served
0 violations

Tres Piedras Admin Site

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Pajarito Senior Citizens Center

Groundwater 91 people served
0 violations

Pecos Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 86 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Juniper Hills Mhp

1 health-based
Groundwater 56 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Alb Wastewater Treatmnt Plt #2

Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations

Monarchy Country Estates

4 health-based
Groundwater 52 people served
39 violations (5yr) · 4 health-based
Lead tested: 3.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Bernalillo County 911 Command Center

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Buckman'S Carryout

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Bernalillo County Serenity Mesa

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Five Points Shopping Center

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Coca Cola Bottling Co

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Altamont Little League

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Springsweet Water

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Whispering Pines Retirement

Groundwater 12 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
6 violations
Has active
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

21 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
9 violations
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

4 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

3 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.4 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Albuquerque (87102) has more violations than 91% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 49.

Fewer violations 91th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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