Water Quality: El Paso, TX
11 water systems • 756,263 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
El Paso is served by 11 public water systems with a combined service population of 756,263 people, and has 1,048 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 161 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. El Paso's violation count is 393% above the national average for Texas. Contaminants associated with violations include Barium, Disinfection Byproducts, E. coli, Lead, Stage 2 DBP.
Contaminants Found
Increases blood pressure and causes cardiovascular effects with long-term exposure.
Common source: Natural rock deposits, oil drilling operations, coal power plant waste
EPA limit: 2 mg/L
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
Causes neurological damage, developmental delays in children, and kidney damage in adults even at low exposure levels.
Common source: Old plumbing pipes, lead solder, brass fixtures
EPA limit: Action Level: 0.015 mg/L (15 ppb)
Trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids that increase cancer risk and may cause adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Chlorine disinfection reacting with natural organic matter in source water
EPA limit: TTHM: 0.080 mg/L; HAA5: 0.060 mg/L
Water Systems Serving El Paso
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL PASO WATER UTILITIES PUBLIC SERVICE B | TX0710002 | Surface Water | 747,168 | 120 |
| EAST MONTANA WATER SYSTEM | TX0710178 | Surface Water | 6,513 | 3 |
| HACIENDAS DEL NORTE WATER IMPROVEMENT DI | TX0710091 | Surface Water | 1,074 | 0 |
| ESPERANZA WATER SERVICE | TX1150010 | Groundwater | 849 | 30 |
| RIVER VIEW ESTATES | TX0710067 | Groundwater | 224 | 47 |
| GREEN ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK | TX0710066 | Groundwater | 141 | 138 |
| CERRO ALTO WATER SYSTEM | TX1150014 | Groundwater | 75 | 50 |
| SAN ISIDRO MHP | TX0710112 | Groundwater | 72 | 15 |
| VALLEY ACRES MHP WATER SYSTEM | TX0710139 | Groundwater | 54 | 103 |
| IBWC FALCON VILLAGE | TX2140002 | Surface Water | 48 | 193 |
| QUAIL RUN MOBILE HOME PARK | TX0710102 | Groundwater | 45 | 349 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.