What was found in ZIP 79838
The highest level seen across the suppliers serving this ZIP, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 820 µg/L 63% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 459 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 125 µg/L 156% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 118 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 110 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 105 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 75.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 61 µg/L 407% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 48.2 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 46.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 44.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 42.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 23.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 20.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 16.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 12.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 11.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 9.1 µg/L 9.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 8.3 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 7.6 µg/L 76% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.1 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0053 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0034 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0033 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.9% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | 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 single worst sample on
record — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 79838
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| LOWER VALLEY WATER DISTRICT | TX | 59,049 |
| EL PASO COUNTY WCID 4 FABENS | TX | 9,444 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 79838 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 79838 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 27 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 79838. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 79838?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 79838. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 79838's water?
EPA monitoring detected Copper, Fluoride, TTHM, Nitrate, Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.