Lead in New Mexico Well Water

In New Mexico, lead levels average 9.076 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 37.186 ppb. The EPA limit is 15 ppb. Currently 2.4% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 6,720 wells.

Testing for lead in New Mexico typically costs around $128. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for lead cost approximately $2,994.

The risk level for lead in New Mexico is rated as minimal. The state average of 9.076 ppb is 46.5% above the national average of 6.196 ppb.