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Lead levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.
What about Albuquerque Water? How much lead is in your drinking water? And how do those levels compare to other cities in the state? We examined data from hundreds of cities across the nation to understand and grade your water quality.
As you can see, Albuquerque Water received the best-possible grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were better than the Public Health Goal and most other water providers we've analyzed.
According to Albuquerque Water, water samples were taken in 2018. For more details, you can download the annual water-quality report (also known as the Consumer Confidence Report) here.
To take more action to improve your water quality, check out our guides for the various water-testing and filtration options on the market: water pitchers, filtered water bottles, TDS meters, reverse-osmosis filters, under-sink filters, and whole-house water filters.
Albuquerque has multiple water providers: Albuquerque Water and Sandia Peak Utility Company. This page provides water quality information for Albuquerque Water.
WaterZen Rating
Lead levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.
What about Albuquerque Water? How much lead is in your drinking water? And how do those levels compare to other cities in the state? We examined data from hundreds of cities across the nation to understand and grade your water quality.
As you can see, Albuquerque Water received the best-possible grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were better than the Public Health Goal and most other water providers we've analyzed.
According to Albuquerque Water, water samples were taken in 2018. For more details, you can download the annual water-quality report (also known as the Consumer Confidence Report) here.
To take more action to improve your water quality, check out our guides for the various water-testing and filtration options on the market: water pitchers, filtered water bottles, TDS meters, reverse-osmosis filters, under-sink filters, and whole-house water filters.
Albuquerque has multiple water providers: Albuquerque Water and Sandia Peak Utility Company. This page provides water quality information for Albuquerque Water.
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Lead Levels in the Water
Lead contamination of drinking water most often occurs when service pipes corrode. Homes built before 1986 are more likely to have lead pipes, fixtures, and solder.
Lead
The level of Lead is higher than the Public Health Goal and near the average of all water providers.
View details →Ranking of New Mexico Cities
How does Albuquerque Water quality compare to other cities in the state?
We compiled and analyzed the levels of contaminant in the water of cities throughout the state, averaged those two numbers for each city, and ranked them accordingly. The grade reflects how each city's overall water quality compares to other cities.
- A-Epcor Water - Clovis City
- A-Los Alamos County Utilities
- A-City Of Gallup Utilities
- B+CRRUA - Camino Real Regional Utility Authority
- B+City Of Santa Fe Water
- B+City Of Alamogordo Water
- B+City Of Roswell Water
- B+Artesia Water Department
Ranking of Similarly-Sized US Cities
How does Albuquerque Water quality compare to other cities with similar populations?
We've compiled and analyzed contaminant data from water providers which serve similar populations to Albuquerque Water.
- A-Louisville Water
- A-Gwinnett County Water
- A-JEA - Jacksonville Water
- A-Tucson Water
- BAqua America Pennsylvania - Norristown
- BMemphis Water
- BCincinnati Water
- BCitizens Water
Ranking of Large US Cities
How does Albuquerque Water quality compare to large US cities?
We've compiled and analyzed contaminant data from the largest water providers in the country (by population served).
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