Santa Fe
NM

Is Santa Fe, NM Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Santa Fe tap water meets federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards but 10 of 10 ZIP codes show detections above EPA health guidelines, primarily for lithium. A certified filter is recommended for households that want an additional layer of protection.

3Water systems
10ZIP codes
100%ZIPs above EPA guideline
Metro areaSanta Fe, NM
Latest data2025-08-11

Where Does Santa Fe Get Its Water?

Water in Santa Fe, NM is provided by 3 public water systems: SANTA FE WATER SYSTEM (CITY OF), SANTA FE COUNTY SOUTH SECTOR and POJOAQUE SOUTH.

How Is Santa Fe Tap Water Treated?

Treated water is disinfected using free chlorine and on-site generated disinfectant. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration), granular activated carbon filtration and groundwater disinfection.

What's in Santa Fe Tap Water?

The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Santa Fe public water systems. 10 of 10 ZIP codes showed detections above EPA health guidelines.

ContaminantPeak detectedEPA guidelineZIPs detectedStatus
lithium 130 µg/L 10 µg/L 10 ZIPs Above guideline
PFTrDA 0.007 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
HFPO-DA 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
11Cl-PF3OUdS 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
PFBA 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline

Health Risk Profile for Santa Fe

Based on EPA monitoring data, 10 of 10 ZIP codes in Santa Fe have recorded detections above EPA health guidelines. Sensitive populations such as infants, pregnant individuals, and those with weakened immune systems may benefit from an additional layer of protection such as a certified point-of-use filter.

Best Broad-Spectrum Filters for This Water Profile

This city profile includes PFAS detections, chlorine disinfection, and other dissolved contaminants. Reverse osmosis (RO) systems certified under NSF/ANSI 58 provide broad reduction coverage; for PFAS specifically, confirm NSF/ANSI P473 or equivalent PFAS reduction certification.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Fe Tap Water

Is Santa Fe tap water safe to drink?

Santa Fe tap water meets Safe Drinking Water Act requirements but 10 of 10 ZIP codes show contaminant levels above EPA health-based guidelines. A certified point-of-use filter adds an extra layer of protection.

What contaminants are in Santa Fe tap water?

The most commonly detected contaminants in Santa Fe water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, HFPO-DA. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.

Where does Santa Fe get its drinking water?

Santa Fe receives water from 3 public water systems, including SANTA FE WATER SYSTEM (CITY OF).

Do I need a water filter in Santa Fe?

If your ZIP code is among those with detections above EPA health guidelines, choose a filter certified for the specific contaminants shown in your ZIP report. Reverse osmosis is generally the broadest option for PFAS, lithium, and many other dissolved contaminants.

How often is Santa Fe tap water tested?

Public water systems in Santa Fe are required by the EPA to test for regulated contaminants on schedules ranging from daily (for microbials and disinfectants) to annual or triennial (for many chemical contaminants). Results are published in annual Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs). The data on this page reflects the most recent available EPA monitoring results, with the latest sample date of 2025-08-11.

Tap water reports by ZIP in Santa Fe

Water utilities serving Santa Fe, NM

Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.

Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline.

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