University Of New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM
NM3575501
People Served
35K
Water Source
Groundwater
Counties
Bernalillo County
Data from
2023
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Contaminants Exceeding Limits

The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the last year.

  • 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.

    63.750 pci/l
    EPA limit 50.000 pci/l

Other Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.

Arsenic

Avg:5.000 ppb
Limit:10.000 ppb

Barium

Avg:0.089 ppm
Limit:2.000 ppm

Combined Chlorine

Avg:0.500 ppm
Limit:-

Combined Radium (-226 & -228)

Avg:0.040 pci/l
Limit:5.000 pci/l

Combined Uranium

Avg:3.000 ppb
Limit:30.000 ppb

Fluoride

Avg:0.460 ppm
Limit:4.000 ppm
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