Albuquerque Water Intelligence
New Mexico · 564,559 residentsAlbuquerque relies on the Rio Grande and deep aquifer wells, with ongoing compact negotiations between Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas.
About Water Supply in Albuquerque
Albuquerque relies on the Rio Grande and deep aquifer wells, with ongoing compact negotiations between Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas.
Hi3 Water tracks 200 water assets within 50km of Albuquerque, including springs, wells, aquifers, and water rights transactions. The average Water Intelligence Score in this area is 69.1/100. The most common asset type is River (198 assets).
Data sources: USGS, EPA, state water boards. Report last updated: June 28, 2026.
Water Assets Near Albuquerque
Top Water Assets Near Albuquerque
Ranked by Water Intelligence Score (WIS)
- 1
Santa Fe Group Deep Fossil Aquifer — Albuquerque Basin
Fossil Water500 GPM80WIS - 2
Rio San Jose
River44,830 GPM69WIS - 3
Rio Puerco
River61,063 GPM69WIS - 4
Bear Arroyo
River1,167 GPM69WIS - 5
Galisteo Creek
River12,637 GPM69WIS - 6
Jemez River
River115,450 GPM69WIS - 7
Rio Puerco
River54,581 GPM69WIS - 8
Rio Puerco
River63,213 GPM69WIS - 9
Jemez River
River115,453 GPM69WIS - 10
Las Huertas Creek
River2,351 GPM69WIS
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