What was found in ZIP 79908
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 5520 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FORT BLISS MAIN POST AREA · 28,000 people · 2015 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 5480 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FORT BLISS MAIN POST AREA · 28,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1027.1 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: FORT BLISS MAIN POST AREA · 28,000 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 170.5 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: FORT BLISS MAIN POST AREA · 28,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 440.5 µg/L — EAST BIGGS WATER SYSTEM · 15,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 8.255 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: FORT BLISS MAIN POST AREA · 28,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 109.055 µg/L — EAST BIGGS WATER SYSTEM · 15,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 108.35 µg/L 5.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: FORT BLISS MAIN POST AREA · 28,000 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 40.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT BLISS MAIN POST AREA · 28,000 people · 2024
Highest in the ZIP: 62.6 µg/L — EAST BIGGS WATER SYSTEM · 15,000 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.246 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT BLISS MAIN POST AREA · 28,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 40.67 µg/L — EAST BIGGS WATER SYSTEM · 15,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 25.35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT BLISS MAIN POST AREA · 28,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 38.655 µg/L — EAST BIGGS WATER SYSTEM · 15,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 38.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT BLISS MAIN POST AREA · 28,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 22.9 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: FORT BLISS MAIN POST AREA · 28,000 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 16.59 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: FORT BLISS MAIN POST AREA · 28,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 22.495 µg/L — EAST BIGGS WATER SYSTEM · 15,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.0075 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT BLISS MAIN POST AREA · 28,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 16.3 µg/L — EAST BIGGS WATER SYSTEM · 15,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 10.835 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT BLISS MAIN POST AREA · 28,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 11.3 µg/L — EAST BIGGS WATER SYSTEM · 15,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.16 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: FORT BLISS MAIN POST AREA · 28,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 9.556 µg/L — EAST BIGGS WATER SYSTEM · 15,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 9.23 µg/L 9.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: FORT BLISS MAIN POST AREA · 28,000 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.795 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT BLISS MAIN POST AREA · 28,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 9 µg/L — EAST BIGGS WATER SYSTEM · 15,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 8.77 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT BLISS MAIN POST AREA · 28,000 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 7.76 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT BLISS MAIN POST AREA · 28,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 7.5 pCi/L 50% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: FORT BLISS MAIN POST AREA · 28,000 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 6.87 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: FORT BLISS MAIN POST AREA · 28,000 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 6.86 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: FORT BLISS MAIN POST AREA · 28,000 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.64 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT BLISS MAIN POST AREA · 28,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5.045 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: FORT BLISS MAIN POST AREA · 28,000 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT BLISS MAIN POST AREA · 28,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 2.5 µg/L — EAST BIGGS WATER SYSTEM · 15,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.08 pCi/L 22% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: FORT BLISS MAIN POST AREA · 28,000 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FORT BLISS MAIN POST AREA · 28,000 people · 2024
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0046 mg/L — EAST BIGGS WATER SYSTEM · 15,000 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
| Pfpea | 0.0041 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: EAST BIGGS WATER SYSTEM · 15,000 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0031 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT BLISS MAIN POST AREA · 28,000 people · 2024
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0038 µg/L — EAST BIGGS WATER SYSTEM · 15,000 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0037 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT BLISS MAIN POST AREA · 28,000 people · 2024 | 1/2 | 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 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 79908
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| FORT BLISS MAIN POST AREA | CA | 28,000 |
| EAST BIGGS WATER SYSTEM | CA | 15,000 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 79908 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 79908 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 30 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 79908. 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 79908?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 79908. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 79908's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.