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Septic in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

Estates, farmland and older adobe homes across the river — many on septic near shallow groundwater.

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Crew backfilling around a green plastic septic tank near a home with an excavator
Backfilling a plastic tank.

Across the river

Los Ranchos de Albuquerque sits on the east side of the Rio Grande opposite Corrales, along Rio Grande Boulevard and the acequias. Many homes rely on septic, and with the river and irrigation ditches close by, groundwater protection is a real concern.

Common projects

Diagram: a drain field too close to a shallow water table compared with an advanced treatment system and a shallower field
Why groundwater matters near the river.

Older estates

Older homes may have systems that predate today's rules — sometimes undersized or too close to ditches. Replacement is designed to current standards.

Septic services in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

Common questions

Do you work in Los Ranchos?

Yes.

Is groundwater shallow in Los Ranchos?

It can be, especially near the river and ditches.

Can older systems be upgraded?

Yes, through a permitted replacement.

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Need a septic system in the valley?

Corrales, Los Ranchos, the North Valley, Rio Rancho Estates and Placitas.

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