What was found in ZIP 79838
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 454.8 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: EL PASO COUNTY WCID 4 FABENS · 9,444 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 430 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: LOWER VALLEY WATER DISTRICT · 59,049 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 118 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: EL PASO COUNTY WCID 4 FABENS · 9,444 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 103.5 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: EL PASO COUNTY WCID 4 FABENS · 9,444 people · 2015 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 103.1 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: EL PASO COUNTY WCID 4 FABENS · 9,444 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 96.72 µg/L 121% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: LOWER VALLEY WATER DISTRICT · 59,049 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 75.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LOWER VALLEY WATER DISTRICT · 59,049 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 35.52 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LOWER VALLEY WATER DISTRICT · 59,049 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 31.585 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LOWER VALLEY WATER DISTRICT · 59,049 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 31.55 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: LOWER VALLEY WATER DISTRICT · 59,049 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 31.125 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LOWER VALLEY WATER DISTRICT · 59,049 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 17.415 µg/L 116% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: LOWER VALLEY WATER DISTRICT · 59,049 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 15.08 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LOWER VALLEY WATER DISTRICT · 59,049 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 16.9 µg/L — EL PASO COUNTY WCID 4 FABENS · 9,444 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 14.18 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LOWER VALLEY WATER DISTRICT · 59,049 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 11.67 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LOWER VALLEY WATER DISTRICT · 59,049 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 8.74 µg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: EL PASO COUNTY WCID 4 FABENS · 9,444 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 8.125 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LOWER VALLEY WATER DISTRICT · 59,049 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 8.09 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: EL PASO COUNTY WCID 4 FABENS · 9,444 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 7.45 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: EL PASO COUNTY WCID 4 FABENS · 9,444 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LOWER VALLEY WATER DISTRICT · 59,049 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.435 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LOWER VALLEY WATER DISTRICT · 59,049 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.475 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the ZIP: EL PASO COUNTY WCID 4 FABENS · 9,444 people · 2016 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.1 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: EL PASO COUNTY WCID 4 FABENS · 9,444 people · 2016 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0053 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LOWER VALLEY WATER DISTRICT · 59,049 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0034 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LOWER VALLEY WATER DISTRICT · 59,049 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0033 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LOWER VALLEY WATER DISTRICT · 59,049 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LOWER VALLEY WATER DISTRICT · 59,049 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0010 mg/L — EL PASO COUNTY WCID 4 FABENS · 9,444 people · 2024 | 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 95th percentile of the
system's samples — 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 Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.