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Fort Bliss, TX: 2 Violations - Home Safety 91/100

Name: Water Quality Data for Fort Bliss, TX
Creator: ZipCheckup
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2 ZIP codes · 3 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Fort Bliss: A.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

Across Fort Bliss, TX, the overall grade falls in the upper range - a summary score, not a measurement taken at any single tap.

How Fort Bliss Compares

Fort Bliss91/100

Texas avg83/100

National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations

A · 91

Avg Safety Score

Zone 3

County Radon Potential (Low)

$500

Est. Remediation

What You Should Know About Fort Bliss Water

Your city's water systems recorded 2 violations since 2021.
Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0046 mg/L.
Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 11.83.

Who Supplies Your Water in Fort Bliss

More than one public water system is linked to Fort Bliss, TX: federal records tie 3 systems to the area, and the 3 with the largest reported service populations are shown below. Which of them supplies a particular address depends on where the property sits, and a water bill or the utility can confirm it.

Fort Bliss Main Post Area
Serves ~28,000 people

A
East Biggs Water System
Serves ~15,000 people 2 violations

A
Fort Bliss Biggs Army Airfield
Serves ~2,961 people

A

Overview

We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Fort Bliss, Texas (population ~3,377), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 45,961 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 2 ZIP codes.

2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Fort Bliss: A (91/100)

Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:

Factor	What It Measures
Water Quality	EPA violations and compliance history
PFAS MCL Screen	UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs
Radon Risk	EPA radon zone classification
Annual AQI	EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days

Water Sources

Fort Bliss water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0046 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
0 of 2 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant	Category	Violations	ZIPs Affected
Lead and Copper Rule	Treatment Technique	3	2
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Microbiological	3	2

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code	Safety Score	Violations	Health-Based	System
79916	A	2	0	Fort Bliss Main Post Area
79918	A	2	0	Fort Bliss Biggs Army Airfield

All ZIP Codes in Fort Bliss

79916 [A] - 2 violations
79918 [A] - 2 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

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Health Outcomes in Fort Bliss

8.6%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

15.4%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

17.5%

Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 8.6% ↓

Diabetes 15.4% ↑

Mental Health 17.5% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Top Contaminants in Fort Bliss Water

Lead and Copper Rule 3 violations

Treatment Technique

Developmental delays in children, kidney damage

Revised Total Coliform Rule 3 violations

Microbiological

Indicates possible bacterial contamination

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Fort Bliss

0.0046

mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

Available area-level lead records for Fort Bliss do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. 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.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Fort Bliss, TX

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant data, and water system grades

2 EPA violations

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Air Quality

AQI data, wildfire smoke risk, mold risk, and health tips

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Home Safety

Composite safety score, remediation costs, equity trap analysis

91/100 model indicator score

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Infrastructure

Water system age, source indicators, and CO/gas safety

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Fort Bliss, TX?

Fort Bliss has an average Home Safety Score of 91/100 (Grade A) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 2 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.

How many violations are on record for water systems serving Fort Bliss?

EPA records list 2 EPA violations for Fort Bliss water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 2 mapped ZIP codes.

Does Fort Bliss water have lead?

The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Fort Bliss is 0.0046 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.

How does Fort Bliss compare to Texas average?

Fort Bliss has an average Home Safety Score of 91/100, which is at or above the Texas state average of 83/100 for the same model series.

How many water systems serve Fort Bliss?

Our records map 3 water systems to 2 ZIP codes in Fort Bliss. The related population figure in our data is approximately 3,377 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Fort Bliss?

Estimated remediation cost per household in Fort Bliss: $500; modeled range $300 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.

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