PFAS found in 43 water wells in La Cienega and La Cieneguilla communities, new tests show

A total of 43 wells in the Cieneguilla and La Cienega communities in Santa Fe County showed ‘forever chemical’ contamination in recent tests, Santa Fe County announced on Monday. With the aquifer under the communities contaminated, state environmental officials and a not-for-profit company are examining alternate public water supply options for tho

By: Matt Mondschein

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: September 22, 2026

Words: 439

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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A total of 43 wells in the La Cienega and La Cieneguilla communities in Santa Fe County showed ‘forever chemical’ contamination in recent tests, Santa Fe County announced on Monday.

The well testing, which the New Mexico Environment Department undertook, follows a data-sharing agreement the state and county made earlier this year, which “gives opportunities for interaction between our scientists so they can learn from each other in real time,” NMED Special …

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