In an effort to better understand the scope of potential and existing PFAS contamination around the state, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has worked with state and federal partners to conduct sampling for PFAS in water around the state. Data from other sampling is also posted here.
Cannon Air Force Base (Curry County) and Holloman Air Force Base (Otero County)
These data represent results from testing done by NMED, the New Mexico Department of Health, and the U.S. Air Force at and around Cannon Air Force Base (AFB) and Holloman AFB, unless otherwise noted, through 2019.
- Data from public drinking water supplies, Holloman Lake, and private wells on and around Holloman Air Force Base (PDF) (posted 5/9/19)
- Data from public drinking water supplies and private wells on and around Cannon Air Force Base (PDF) (posted 4/5/19)
- November 2018 and March 2019 data from public drinking water systems on and around Cannon Air Force Base (PDF) (posted 4/3/19)
Private Well Testing Projects
Curry and Roosevelt Counties
In 2021, through an appropriation from the New Mexico Legislature, NMED developed and implemented a PFAS sampling program at private and agricultural wells in Curry and Roosevelt Counties. NMED’s Drinking Water Bureau conducted the sampling program in partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Using the best available approved analytical methods, the sampling program tested for 28 different PFAS compounds at 55 wells across Curry and Roosevelt Counties. NMED directly notified all well owners of their individual results.
Statewide Private Well PFAS Study
During calendar year 2023, NMED and USGS conducted PFAS testing of groundwater from private domestic wells across the state. Well owners participated on a voluntary, first-come first-serve basis. The project was funded by an appropriation from the New Mexico Legislature and samples were collected free-of-charge to well owners. A total of 109 samples were collected across 19 counties.
- 2023 Private Well PFAS Sampling Data (last updated January 8, 2024)
Statewide PFAS Study
The NMED Drinking Water Bureau has partnered with the USGS to sample for 28 PFAS chemicals in groundwater and surface water resources across New Mexico, including multiple public drinking water systems. Results can be found at the USGS online database. The results can also be viewed on our latest spreadsheet (last updated February 4, 2025). For more information, contact: DWB.PFAS@env.nm.gov.
Emerging Contaminants Program Statewide Assessment Dashboard
NMED developed a dashboard to support the Emerging Contaminants Program in evaluating emerging contaminants, including PFAS. Publicly available data is provided through a secure portal for use by ECP, participating New Mexico public water systems, consultants, and stakeholders.
The platform provides public access to the data used in ECP’s initial monitoring effort and supports transparency by enabling users to easily view results across geography and analytes. The database integrates ECP sampling results with relevant spatial datasets from local, state, and federal sources.
This is an evolving resource that reflects current ECP testing results for select drinking water analytes. Content will be updated as additional validated data becomes available.
Please visit the Emerging Contaminants Program web page for more information, or contact us at emergingcontam.sdc@state.nm.us.
PFAS Sampling at Los Alamos National Laboratory
The NMED Department of Energy-Oversight Bureau (DOE-OB) began sampling of PFAS in the Fall of 2020 at Los Alamos National Laboratory. As part of its ongoing mission, the DOE-OB performs independent sampling and monitoring of Department of Energy (DOE) legacy operations.
Los Alamos National Laboratory PFAS sampling data obtained by the DOE-OB is uploaded to the Intellus New Mexico environmental database at https://www.intellusnm.com/index.cfm.
NMED’s PFAS Blood Testing Program
In Fall 2024, New Mexico offered free PFAS blood testing to adults who lived or worked near Cannon Air Force Base. The final report shows that PFAS exposure is widespread in the tested community; almost everyone who participated had PFAS detected in their blood.
- New Mexico PFAS Blood Testing Project Final Report (PDF) (August 12, 2025)
Blood testing participants were given a number of resources to help guide them in managing their PFAS exposure forward. Below are NMED’s informational documents for blood testing participants:
