New Mexico State University

Las Cruces, NM
NM3528707
People Served
24K
Water Source
Groundwater
Counties
Dona Ana 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.

    101.250 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.

Combined Chlorine

Avg:1.100 ppm
Limit:-

Combined Radium (-226 & -228)

Avg:0.600 pci/l
Limit:5.000 pci/l

Combined Uranium

Avg:7.000 ppb
Limit:30.000 ppb

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon & U

Avg:3.000 pci/l
Limit:-

Haloacetic Acids

Avg:3.000 ppb
Limit:60.000 ppb

Nitrate

Avg:0.070 ppm
Limit:10.000 ppm
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