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 (197 assets).
Data sources: USGS, EPA, state water boards. Report last updated: October 16, 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
Arroyo de las Calabacillas
River1,360 GPM69WIS - 3
Arroyo de Manzano
River6,453 GPM69WIS - 4
Rio Puerco
River61,081 GPM69WIS - 5
Rio Puerco
River60,788 GPM69WIS - 6
Arroyo de las Calabacillas
River1,363 GPM69WIS - 7
Cañada los Apaches
River1,527 GPM69WIS - 8
Rio Puerco
River61,122 GPM69WIS - 9
Rio Puerco
River61,114 GPM69WIS - 10
Rio Puerco
River61,088 GPM69WIS
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