Alamogordo Domestic Water System
Alamogordo, NM
NM3513319
Contaminants Exceeding Limits
The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the past ten years.
- GR
Gross Beta Particle Activity
Gross Beta Particle Activity measures radioactivity from beta-emitting particles in water. Sources include nuclear facilities and certain minerals. It increases cancer risk.
Other Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the past ten years.
Barium
| Avg: | 0.036 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 2.000 ppm |
Combined Chlorine
| Avg: | 1.000 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | - |
Combined Radium (-226 & -228)
| Avg: | 0.400 pci/l |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 5.000 pci/l |
Combined Uranium
| Avg: | 4.000 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 30.000 ppb |
Copper
| Avg: | 0.300 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 1.300 ppm |
Fluoride
| Avg: | 0.300 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 4.000 ppm |
Summary
- People Served
- 36.8K
- Surface Water
- Otero County
- Data from 2021-2023
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