Uranium in New Mexico Well Water

In New Mexico, uranium levels average 10.284 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 23.718 ppb. The EPA limit is 30 ppb. Currently 10.2% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 28,560 wells.

Testing for uranium in New Mexico typically costs around $72. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for uranium cost approximately $4,169.

The risk level for uranium in New Mexico is rated as moderate. The state average of 10.284 ppb is 27.2% below the national average of 14.136 ppb.