What was found in ZIP 79918
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 5840 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 5840 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1040 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 830 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 133.6 µg/L 167% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 110 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 87 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 49.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 46.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 45 µg/L 300% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 44.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 25.6 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 22.9 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 22.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 14.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 12.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 12.2 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 9.8 µg/L 9.8% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 9.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 8.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 8 pCi/L 53% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 7 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 6.9 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5.5 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.4 pCi/L 68% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0046 mg/L 31% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
| Pfpea | 0.0041 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0038 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0037 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
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 79918
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| FORT BLISS MAIN POST AREA | CA | 28,000 |
| EAST BIGGS WATER SYSTEM | CA | 15,000 |
| FORT BLISS BIGGS ARMY AIRFIELD | CA | 2,961 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 79918 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 79918 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 30 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 79918. 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 79918?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 79918. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 79918's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.