ZIP Code 79904
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
1 compound exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels in water serving this ZIP code. Standard pitcher filters like Brita do not remove PFAS. See filter recommendations below.
13
PFAS Detected
1
Above EPA Limits
3
Water Systems
213%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 213% of limit
Detected: 8.50 ppt
EL PASO WATER UTILITIES PUBLIC SERVICE B
TX0710002 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
7
Above MCL
1
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 8.50ppt | 213% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 5.50ppt | 55% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
lithium | 115800.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 11.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 8.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 5.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 4.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
FORT BLISS MAIN POST AREA
TX0710020 Low LevelWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
3
Above MCL
0
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 3.70ppt | 37% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
lithium | 40800.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 3.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
EAST BIGGS WATER SYSTEM
TX0710187 Low LevelWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
3
Above MCL
0
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
lithium | 62600.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 4.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 3.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 79904 is served by 3 separate water utilities.
Results above show data for each system independently.
Data source: EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle (UCMR 5) — January 2026 release.
UCMR 5 tested ~10,000 public water systems serving more than 25 people between 2023-2025 for 29 PFAS compounds.
Detection values represent the highest single-sample result measured at entry points to the distribution system.