What was found in Fabens's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 454.8 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: EL PASO COUNTY WCID 4 FABENS · 9,444 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 264.75 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: EL PASO COUNTY WCID 4 FABENS · 9,444 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 118 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: EL PASO COUNTY WCID 4 FABENS · 9,444 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 103.5 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: EL PASO COUNTY WCID 4 FABENS · 9,444 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 103.09999999999998 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: EL PASO COUNTY WCID 4 FABENS · 9,444 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 72.15999999999997 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: EL PASO COUNTY WCID 4 FABENS · 9,444 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 72 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EL PASO COUNTY WCID 4 FABENS · 9,444 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 32.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EL PASO COUNTY WCID 4 FABENS · 9,444 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 18.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EL PASO COUNTY WCID 4 FABENS · 9,444 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 17.37999999999998 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: EL PASO COUNTY WCID 4 FABENS · 9,444 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 16.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EL PASO COUNTY WCID 4 FABENS · 9,444 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 9.719999999999992 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EL PASO COUNTY WCID 4 FABENS · 9,444 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 8.739999999999998 µg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: EL PASO COUNTY WCID 4 FABENS · 9,444 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 8.09 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: EL PASO COUNTY WCID 4 FABENS · 9,444 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 7.449999999999999 µg/L 74% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: EL PASO COUNTY WCID 4 FABENS · 9,444 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 6.23 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EL PASO COUNTY WCID 4 FABENS · 9,444 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 3.629999999999997 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EL PASO COUNTY WCID 4 FABENS · 9,444 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.499999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EL PASO COUNTY WCID 4 FABENS · 9,444 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.12 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: EL PASO COUNTY WCID 4 FABENS · 9,444 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.8749999999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EL PASO COUNTY WCID 4 FABENS · 9,444 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EL PASO COUNTY WCID 4 FABENS · 9,444 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.475 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: EL PASO COUNTY WCID 4 FABENS · 9,444 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.1 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: EL PASO COUNTY WCID 4 FABENS · 9,444 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.9% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: EL PASO COUNTY WCID 4 FABENS · 9,444 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Fabens
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| EL PASO COUNTY WCID 4 FABENS | 9,444 |
Frequently asked questions about Fabens tap water
Is Fabens tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants in the water serving Fabens. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Fabens?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Fabens, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Fabens's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Fabens include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.