Water Quality in El Paso, TX (79938)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 79938.
Active Health Violations
1 health-based violation found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 68% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
99,621
Population
22
Water Systems
11
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (22)
El Paso Water Utilities Public Service B
All resolvedLower Valley Water District
All resolvedPaseo Del Este Mud 1
All resolvedHorizon Regional Mud
Homestead Subdivision
Haciendas Del Norte Water Improvement Di
East Montana Water System East El Paso W
East Montana Water System Paso View Esta
East Montana Water System Mountain Meado
East Montana Water System Butterfield Ws
Esparza Water Service
Adobe Hacienda Dance Hall
Fern Village Water System
Eastwind Mobile Home Park
Mountain Sun Water System
East Montana Ws E & L Nonprofit Wt
Safe Haven Rv Park
1 health-basedDon Baltas Restaurant
Auga Pronto
Hueco Tanks Country Store & Cafe
J & A Water Hauling Service
Mountain View Water Hauler
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
El Paso (79938) has more violations than 68% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 11.
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
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.