El Paso, TX: 414 Violations — 97/100 (2026)
138 ZIP codes · 8 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Throughout El Paso and across its water systems, EPA compliance data for TX shows above-average performance — violations are minimal, none of the tracked systems have recorded repeated MCL exceedances in recent cycles, and the safety picture has held steady across multiple reporting periods.
How El Paso Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Water Quality Map: El Paso, TX
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Distribution of water safety grades across El Paso.
El Paso Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 414 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0012 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,455 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.83.
Water Systems Serving El Paso
El Paso, TX draws its residential water from 3 separate providers among the 8 federally tracked systems. Each operates independently, with its own infrastructure, rate structure, and compliance record.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 138 ZIP codes in El Paso, Texas, covering 8 community water systems serving approximately 815,636 people.
138 of 138 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for El Paso: A (97/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
El Paso water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0012 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 138 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 1009 | Other | 278 | 138 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 139 | 138 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79901 | A | 3 | 0 | El Paso Water Utilities Public Service B |
| 79902 | A | 3 | 0 | El Paso Water Utilities Public Service B |
| 79903 | A | 3 | 0 | El Paso Water Utilities Public Service B |
| 79904 | B | 3 | 0 | El Paso Water Utilities Public Service B |
| 79905 | A | 3 | 0 | El Paso Water Utilities Public Service B |
| 79906 | A | 3 | 0 | El Paso Water Utilities Public Service B |
| 79907 | B | 3 | 0 | El Paso Water Utilities Public Service B |
| 79908 | A | 3 | 0 | El Paso Water Utilities Public Service B |
| 79910 | A | 3 | 0 | El Paso Water Utilities Public Service B |
| 79911 | A | 3 | 0 | El Paso Water Utilities Public Service B |
All ZIP Codes in El Paso
- 79901 [A] — 3 violations
- 79902 [A] — 3 violations
- 79903 [A] — 3 violations
- 79904 [B] — 3 violations
- 79905 [A] — 3 violations
- 79906 [A] — 3 violations
- 79907 [B] — 3 violations
- 79908 [A] — 3 violations
- 79910 [A] — 3 violations
- 79911 [A] — 3 violations
- 79912 [B] — 3 violations
- 79913 [A] — 3 violations
- 79914 [A] — 3 violations
- 79915 [B] — 3 violations
- 79917 [A] — 3 violations
- 79920 [A] — 3 violations
- 79922 [B] — 3 violations
- 79923 [A] — 3 violations
- 79924 [B] — 3 violations
- 79925 [A] — 3 violations
- 79926 [A] — 3 violations
- 79927 [A] — 3 violations
- 79928 [A] — 3 violations
- 79929 [A] — 3 violations
- 79930 [A] — 3 violations
- 79931 [A] — 3 violations
- 79932 [B] — 3 violations
- 79934 [A] — 3 violations
- 79935 [A] — 3 violations
- 79936 [A] — 3 violations
- 79937 [A] — 3 violations
- 79938 [A] — 3 violations
- 79940 [A] — 3 violations
- 79941 [A] — 3 violations
- 79942 [A] — 3 violations
- 79943 [A] — 3 violations
- 79944 [A] — 3 violations
- 79945 [A] — 3 violations
- 79946 [A] — 3 violations
- 79947 [A] — 3 violations
- 79948 [A] — 3 violations
- 79949 [A] — 3 violations
- 79950 [A] — 3 violations
- 79951 [A] — 3 violations
- 79952 [A] — 3 violations
- 79953 [A] — 3 violations
- 79954 [A] — 3 violations
- 79955 [A] — 3 violations
- 79958 [A] — 3 violations
- 79960 [A] — 3 violations
- 79961 [A] — 3 violations
- 79968 [A] — 3 violations
- 79976 [A] — 3 violations
- 79978 [A] — 3 violations
- 79980 [A] — 3 violations
- 79990 [A] — 3 violations
- 79995 [A] — 3 violations
- 79996 [A] — 3 violations
- 79997 [A] — 3 violations
- 79998 [A] — 3 violations
- 79999 [A] — 3 violations
- 88510 [A] — 3 violations
- 88511 [A] — 3 violations
- 88512 [A] — 3 violations
- 88513 [A] — 3 violations
- 88514 [A] — 3 violations
- 88515 [A] — 3 violations
- 88516 [A] — 3 violations
- 88517 [A] — 3 violations
- 88518 [A] — 3 violations
- 88519 [A] — 3 violations
- 88520 [A] — 3 violations
- 88521 [A] — 3 violations
- 88523 [A] — 3 violations
- 88524 [A] — 3 violations
- 88525 [A] — 3 violations
- 88526 [A] — 3 violations
- 88527 [A] — 3 violations
- 88528 [A] — 3 violations
- 88529 [A] — 3 violations
- 88530 [A] — 3 violations
- 88531 [A] — 3 violations
- 88532 [A] — 3 violations
- 88533 [A] — 3 violations
- 88534 [A] — 3 violations
- 88535 [A] — 3 violations
- 88536 [A] — 3 violations
- 88538 [A] — 3 violations
- 88539 [A] — 3 violations
- 88540 [A] — 3 violations
- 88541 [A] — 3 violations
- 88542 [A] — 3 violations
- 88543 [A] — 3 violations
- 88544 [A] — 3 violations
- 88545 [A] — 3 violations
- 88546 [A] — 3 violations
- 88547 [A] — 3 violations
- 88548 [A] — 3 violations
- 88549 [A] — 3 violations
- 88550 [A] — 3 violations
- 88553 [A] — 3 violations
- 88554 [A] — 3 violations
- 88555 [A] — 3 violations
- 88556 [A] — 3 violations
- 88557 [A] — 3 violations
- 88558 [A] — 3 violations
- 88559 [A] — 3 violations
- 88560 [A] — 3 violations
- 88561 [A] — 3 violations
- 88562 [A] — 3 violations
- 88563 [A] — 3 violations
- 88565 [A] — 3 violations
- 88566 [A] — 3 violations
- 88567 [A] — 3 violations
- 88568 [A] — 3 violations
- 88569 [A] — 3 violations
- 88570 [A] — 3 violations
- 88571 [A] — 3 violations
- 88572 [A] — 3 violations
- 88573 [A] — 3 violations
- 88574 [A] — 3 violations
- 88575 [A] — 3 violations
- 88576 [A] — 3 violations
- 88577 [A] — 3 violations
- 88578 [A] — 3 violations
- 88579 [A] — 3 violations
- 88580 [A] — 3 violations
- 88581 [A] — 3 violations
- 88582 [A] — 3 violations
- 88583 [A] — 3 violations
- 88584 [A] — 3 violations
- 88585 [A] — 3 violations
- 88586 [A] — 3 violations
- 88587 [A] — 3 violations
- 88588 [A] — 3 violations
- 88589 [A] — 3 violations
- 88590 [A] — 3 violations
- 88595 [A] — 3 violations
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.
CDC Health Data for El Paso
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Key Contaminants Detected in El Paso
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
El Paso: Remediation Cost in Perspective
When remediation costs are measured against El Paso home values, the resulting ratio is in the low tier — addressing documented water and safety issues here claims only a minor fraction of typical equity, and most homeowners are in a position where the financial commitment is straightforward rather than a material burden on their household budget.
Remediation costs in El Paso are relatively low compared to home values. The $964–$2,127 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 23% below the Texas average.
Protecting Children from Lead in El Paso
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Lead risk in El Paso appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Climate-Related Water Risk for El Paso
NFIP records stretching across multiple decades show El Paso accumulating 764 claims and carrying 14% of its ZIP codes inside FEMA flood zones — evidence of meaningful exposure that extends beyond isolated incidents. The mechanisms linking flooding to water quality haven't changed: treatment facilities can be overwhelmed, wells can be infiltrated, and distribution systems can experience backflow. For a community at this exposure level, those mechanisms shift from hypothetical to periodically relevant.
El Paso has a moderate flood history with 764 FEMA claims averaging $10,201 per payout. 14% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,455</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for El Paso, TX