Los Alamos
Is Los Alamos tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Los Alamos scores 98/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 1 local system in Los Alamos. We found 67 total violations (3 unresolved).
Real-Time Environment
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Water Quality Impact
🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs
Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Los Alamos?
Expert Advice
Your water quality is excellent. Standard filtration is optional but can further enhance taste.
Buying a Filter?
Evaluation of municipal compliance and household filtration options in Los Alamos.
Baby Formula Safety
EPA compliance thresholds and pediatric water precautions for Los Alamos.
Homebuyer's Perspective
Water system history in Los Alamos informs property maintenance and private filtration requirements. The high safety score (98/100) suggests lower risk for plumbing corrosion and appliance scaling.
Health & Family Safety
Residents should monitor Lead (90th percentile) levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.
View Health Risk Glossary →Compliance Record for Los Alamos
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Los Alamos.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Los Alamos tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Los Alamos scores 98/100.
How many water systems serve Los Alamos?
Los Alamos is served by 1 public water system in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Los Alamos?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Los Alamos.
What is the water quality score for Los Alamos?
The water quality score for Los Alamos is 98 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 1 system serving the city.
What are the top contaminants in Los Alamos?
The top contaminants detected in Los Alamos include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Los Alamos Water Quality Summary
Los Alamos, NM receives a water quality score of 98/100 (Grade A) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 1 public water system serving the area.
Los Alamos's water quality is above the national average, with strong compliance records and low contaminant levels. Residents generally receive clean, safe tap water that meets EPA standards.
Los Alamos's score of 98 is 37 points above the New Mexico state average of 61, and above the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.
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 →
Key Contaminants
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Water Systems Serving Los Alamos (1)
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