Industrial context
New Mexico's PFAS exposure is concentrated near Cannon AFB (Curry County), Holloman AFB (Alamogordo), and Kirtland AFB (Albuquerque) — all with documented AFFF release histories.
By State · NM
PFAS in New Mexico water
Based on EPA UCMR 5 testing of 71 public water systems with PFAS detected in New Mexico.
See New Mexico on the national heatmap Systems tested in state
71 With PFAS detected
71 Above EPA limits
5 (7%) State totals reflect systems with at least one PFAS detection in UCMR 5 (the canonical EPA dataset). The 6,151 national total includes ~123 additional systems in US territories and on tribal lands not browsable as state pages.
Most contaminated in New Mexico
5 New Mexico water systems tested above EPA PFAS limits. The most severe is ALAMOGORDO DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM, where PFOA measured 7.4 ppt — 1.9× the federal limit.
State context
How PFAS shows up in New Mexico
Regulatory stance
New Mexico has filed federal lawsuits against the US Air Force over PFAS contamination at Cannon and Holloman; state-level rulemaking is limited.
Notable sites
Cannon AFB's groundwater plume affects multiple downgradient agricultural and residential properties in Curry County; Clovis-area dairies have been forced to halt operations.
Editorial summary compiled from public DoD, EPA, and state agency disclosures. Not a comprehensive site inventory — for the authoritative list of PFAS investigation locations in New Mexico, consult your state environmental agency.
Most Commonly Detected PFAS in New Mexico
Systems with detections · EPA UCMR 5 (2023–2025)
lithium 71 systems
PFBS 4 systems
PFBA 3 systems
6:2 FTS 2 systems
PFOA 2 systems
PFPeA 2 systems
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Water Systems in New Mexico (71)
| Water System ↕ | PWSID | PFAS Detected ↕ | Above MCL ↕ | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANNON AIR FORCE BASE WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | NM3567905 | 8 | 1 | High Risk |
| HOBBS MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY Groundwater | NM3521613 | 6 | 1 | High Risk |
| DONA ANA MDWCA Groundwater | NM3554307 | 3 | 1 | High Risk |
| ALAMOGORDO DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | NM3513319 | 2 | 1 | High Risk |
| ELEPHANT BUTTE WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | NM3530827 | 2 | 1 | High Risk |
| LOWER RIO GRANDE PWWA SOUTH VALLEY Groundwater | NM3502407 | 2 | 0 | Low Level |
| BOSQUE FARMS WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM Groundwater | NM3510732 | 2 | 0 | Low Level |
| RUIDOSO WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | NM3513114 | 2 | 0 | Low Level |
| EPCOR WATER NEW MEXICO INC CLOVIS Groundwater | NM3527305 | 2 | 0 | Low Level |
| ELDORADO AREA WATER AND SANITATION DIST. Groundwater | NM3537326 | 2 | 0 | Low Level |
| LOS ALAMOS MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | NM3500115 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| NORTHEAST NM DETENTION FACILITY Groundwater | NM3500131 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| EPCOR WATER NEW MEXICO INC., EDGEWOOD Groundwater | NM3500326 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| LEE/HAMMOND WATER TREATMENT PLANT CO-OP Surface Water | NM3500624 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| LA UNION MW&SA Groundwater | NM3500707 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| SANTA FE COUNTY SOUTH SECTOR Surface Water | NM3500826 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| MOONGATE WEST Groundwater | NM3501207 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| ESPANOLA WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | NM3501921 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| LA MADERA MDWCA Groundwater | NM3502121 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| CAMINO REAL REGIONAL UTILITY AUTHORITY Groundwater | NM3502507 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| SANTA FE WATER SYSTEM (CITY OF) MX | NM3505126 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| TAOS MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | NM3507529 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| GALLUP WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | NM3508317 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| BERNALILLO WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | NM3508923 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| RIO RANCHO WATER & WW SERVICES Groundwater | NM3509623 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| AZTEC DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM Surface Water | NM3509824 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| FLORA VISTA MUTUAL DOMESTIC Groundwater | NM3510024 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| BLOOMFIELD WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM Surface Water | NM3510124 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| FARMINGTON WATER SYSTEM Surface Water | NM3510224 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| LOWER VALLEY WATER USERS ASSOCIATION Surface Water | NM3510324 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| MORNINGSTAR WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM Surface Water | NM3510524 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| ALBUQUERQUE WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | NM3510701 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| ANTHONY W&SD Groundwater | NM3511207 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| LAS CRUCES MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | NM3511707 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| UNIVERSITY ESTATES WATER SYSTEM (LCU) Groundwater | NM3512407 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| TULAROSA WATER SYSTEM Surface Water | NM3514019 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES Groundwater | NM3514327 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| NORTHSTAR MDWCA Surface Water | NM3520024 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| ROSWELL MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | NM3520203 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| ARTESIA MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | NM3520308 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | NM3520608 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| OTIS MDWCA Groundwater | NM3521308 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| EUNICE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM Groundwater | NM3521513 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY Groundwater | NM3521813 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| SILVER CITY WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | NM3522609 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| SOCORRO WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | NM3523728 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| MORIARTY WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | NM3524230 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| ENTRANOSA WATER AND WASTEWATER COOP Groundwater | NM3524626 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| RIO COMMUNITIES WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | NM3524832 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| BELEN WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | NM3524932 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| LOS LUNAS WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | NM3525332 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| MILAN COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | NM3525533 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| GRANTS DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | NM3526133 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| SPRINGER WATER SYSTEM Surface Water | NM3526604 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| CITY OF RATON/RATON WATER WORKS Surface Water | NM3526704 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| TUCUMCARI WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | NM3528020 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| PORTALES WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | NM3528522 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| DEMING MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | NM3528616 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY Groundwater | NM3528707 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| LAKE SECTION WATER COMPANY Groundwater | NM3529207 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| VILLAGE OF ANGEL FIRE Groundwater | NM3531904 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| NORTH RANCHOS DE PLACITAS W&SD Groundwater | NM3546223 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| BERRENDO COOPERATIVE WUA Groundwater | NM3552903 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| TRIPLE J MHP Groundwater | NM3557813 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| ALTO LAKES WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT Groundwater | NM3558514 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| SANDIA PEAK UTILITY Groundwater | NM3562201 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| ROOSEVELT COUNTY WUA Groundwater | NM3562222 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE Groundwater | NM3562719 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE Groundwater | NM3567701 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| MOONGATE WATER SYSTEM Groundwater | NM3572007 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO Groundwater | NM3575501 | 1 | 0 | Low Level |
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Test your water
How to get your New Mexico water tested for PFAS
EPA UCMR 5 tested 71 public water systems in New Mexico — but at the utility entry point, not your tap. Aging pipes and indoor plumbing can change what reaches your home, and private wells aren't covered by UCMR 5 at all. To find out what's actually in your water, test it with a certified lab.
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How PFAS water testing works
EPA Method 537.1 in plain English — what a certified lab actually measures
- 02 →
Order a certified mail-in test kit
PFAS mail-in kits from about $85 (Cyclopure, Tap Score)
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On a private well in New Mexico?
Wells aren't covered by EPA testing — your own testing guide
New Mexico testing resources
- PFAS limits
- New Mexico's enforceable PFAS limits follow the federal EPA standards.
- State help
- NMED's Emerging Contaminants Program helped 500+ public systems sample for PFAS; no general free private-well testing. Program details →
Compiled from official New Mexico state sources. Programs and eligibility change — confirm current details with the agency.