Water Quality in El Paso, TX (79835)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 79835.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

11,440

Population

15

Water Systems

487

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (15)

El Paso Water Utilities Public Service B

All resolved
Surface water 747,168 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Las Cruces Municipal Water System

Groundwater 98,175 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Lower Valley Water District

All resolved
Purchased surface water 59,049 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Paseo Del Este Mud 1

All resolved
Purchased surface water 36,773 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Horizon Regional Mud

Groundwater 31,542 people served
1 violation (5yr)
Lead tested: 0.71 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

El Paso County Wcid Westway

Groundwater 4,000 people served
0 violations

Vinton Congregation Of Jehovah Witness

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Bonanza Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 242 people served
0 violations

Snug Harbor Motel & Trailer Park

Groundwater 72 people served
0 violations

Proler International Corporaton

Groundwater 48 people served
0 violations

Lee Limas Mobile Home Park

1 health-based
Groundwater 39 people served
479 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

Valley By-Products Inc

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

The Shredder Company

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Mayfair 5 Water Company

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Yajua Candies

Purchased surface water 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
Has active
Public NoticeMonitoring
46 violations
Has active
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
15 violations
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
15 violations
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
15 violations
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
15 violations
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
15 violations
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
15 violations
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
15 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
15 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

15 violations
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
15 violations
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
15 violations
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
15 violations
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
15 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
15 violations
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
15 violations
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
15 violations
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
15 violations
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
15 violations
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
15 violations
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
15 violations
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
15 violations
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

15 violations
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
15 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

12 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

10 violations
Has active
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

5 violations
Has active
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

4 violations
All resolved
ChloriteMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
CYANIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.71 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

El Paso (79835) has more violations than 100% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 487.

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Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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