ZipCheckup grade for 79918: A.

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

Water Quality Report
A 91

Fort Bliss, TX (79918): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems - 91/100

EPA data combined for 3 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Fort Bliss Biggs Army Airfield)

PFAS Detected

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 79918 in Fort Bliss, TX contain 2 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 91/100
Water Quality Concerns 2 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level Below the reporting limit, 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 2 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; 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)
2 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: 91 / 100
Home Safety Score higher than 82% of ZIP codes nationwide
3
Water Systems
2,961
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: 91/100

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
96/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
100/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
75/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
98/100
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 (7) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 79918 in Fort Bliss, Texas is mapped to the water system Fort Bliss Biggs Army Airfield (EPA ID: TX0710078). This system provides water to approximately 2,961 people from groundwater sources.

There are 3 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Fort Bliss Biggs Army Airfield TX0710078 2,961 Groundwater
East Biggs Water System TX0710187 15,000 Surface water
Fort Bliss Main Post Area TX0710020 28,000 Groundwater

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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 Fort Bliss Biggs Army Airfield (TX0710078) 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 79918.

Detected compounds: PFPeA, PFHxA, PFHxS.

Highest measured level: 0.0041 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 (9) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (2) OK
Cost & Community (6) OK

CPSC product recall notices

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 79918 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 2 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 79918 (primary system: Fort Bliss Biggs Army Airfield), 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 79918's water come from?

The recorded water source for Fort Bliss Biggs Army Airfield, a system mapped to ZIP code 79918, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 2,961 people.

How does Fort Bliss water compare to the national average?

Fort Bliss's Home Safety Score ranks better than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes, and at or above 72% within Texas.

How can I get my water tested in Fort Bliss?

If Fort Bliss Biggs Army Airfield 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.

What is the radon risk for 79918?

79918 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 79918's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 79918. 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). Fort Bliss, TX (79918): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems - 91/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/79918/
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Page version: October 2026.

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79916 Fort Bliss, TX <1 mi A 2
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79920 El Paso, TX 2.9 mi N/A 0
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