Albuquerque

Albuquerque, NM receives a water quality score of 61/100 (Grade C) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 7 public water systems serving the area.

Albuquerque's water quality is near the national average. While most systems meet EPA standards, some violations have been recorded. Residents may wish to review their specific water system's report for contaminant details.

Albuquerque's score of 61 matches the New Mexico state average, and below the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.

For those relocating to Albuquerque, NM, living in this large city means managing a water landscape supplied by several different systems and deeply influenced by the geology of the Arid Southwest. Homebuyers should prepare for tap water shaped by naturally occurring groundwater minerals, which is characteristic of the region's subterranean environment. While these municipal supplies differ in infrastructure from the rural and tribal water systems found in the surrounding areas, overall quality testing yields a middle-of-the-road rating, indicating there is noticeable room for improvement in the local water profile.

Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our New Mexico water quality rankings report →