ZipCheckup grade for 79853: A.

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

Water Quality Report
A 89

Tornillo, TX (79853): 6 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 89/100

EPA data combined for 3 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: El Paso County Tornillo Wid)

PFAS Detected

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 79853 in Tornillo, TX contain 6 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score
A 89/100
Water Quality Concerns 6 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level 0.0018 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2023-12-31
NFIP Claim History N/A
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 6 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0018 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • PFAS PFAS detected in UCMR5 sampling; see the PFAS section for each compound, compared with the federal PFAS MCL where one exists.
  • Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
6 violations PFAS detected
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
A
ZIP-level Home Safety model score: 89 / 100
Home Safety Score higher than 81% of ZIP codes nationwide
3
Water Systems
3,600
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00184 mg/L
Reported Lead Result
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low
$85K
Median Home Value56% below state median ($195K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: 89/100

This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
82/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
100/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
75/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
91/100
Indoor environment
100/100
Outdoor environment
75/100

Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.

Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.

Safety & Health (6) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 79853 in Tornillo, Texas is mapped to the water system El Paso County Tornillo Wid (EPA ID: TX0710019). This system provides water to approximately 3,600 people from groundwater sources.

There are 3 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
El Paso County Tornillo Wid TX0710019 3,600 Groundwater
El Paso County Wcid 4 Fabens TX0710018 9,444 Groundwater
Lower Valley Water District TX0710154 59,049 Surface water

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for El Paso County Tornillo Wid (TX0710019) on EPA.gov.

4 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 79853.

Detected compounds: PFBA, PFHxA, PFPeA.

Highest measured level: 0.0053 µg/L

Reverse osmosis (RO) and activated carbon block filters can reduce PFAS at the tap. Certifications list the compounds covered: an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 claim for PFOA/PFOS does not cover every PFAS, so check that the product lists the compounds detected here.

📊 EPA UCMR5 · View source →
Environmental Hazards (10) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (7) OK

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 79853 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 6 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 79853 (primary system: El Paso County Tornillo Wid), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 79853's water come from?

The recorded water source for El Paso County Tornillo Wid, a system mapped to ZIP code 79853, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 3,600 people.

How does Tornillo water compare to the national average?

Tornillo's Home Safety Score ranks better than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes, and at or above 64% within Texas.

How can I get my water tested in Tornillo?

If El Paso County Tornillo Wid supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

Is lead a concern in 79853 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 79853 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.00184 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2023-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 79853?

79853 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in El Paso County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

Are there PFAS (forever chemicals) in 79853's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 79853. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Tornillo, TX (79853): 6 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 89/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/79853/
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Page version: October 2026.

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