ZIP Code 79835 Water Quality & Testing Report
Canutillo, TX · El Paso County County · Updated for 2026
Compiled & verified by Sahajul Haque from official EPA SDWIS recordsIs Tap Water Safe to Drink in ZIP 79835 (Canutillo, TX)?
Yes, tap water in ZIP code 79835 (Canutillo, TX) is safe to drink under EPA Safe Drinking Water Act standards. Supplied by El Paso Water Utilities Public Service B, the area earns an EPA Safety Grade of B (73/100) with 0 health violations, 0 ppb lead, and very hard (188 mg/L / 11 GPG) water.
Water Safety Grade
Good — Minor issues on record
Health Violations
0
Total Violations
38
Lead Risk
Moderate
Contaminants
0
Active Water Quality Issues Detected
EPA records show 37 unresolved violations. Contact El Paso Water Utilities Public Service B for current status.
About Tap Water in ZIP Code 79835
Tap water in ZIP code 79835 (Canutillo, TX) is distributed by El Paso Water Utilities Public Service B (EPA ID: TX0710002), serving approximately 747,168 residents. Based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Act compliance records, this system receives a water safety grade of B with a composite quality score of 73/100.
Water System
El Paso Water Utilities Public Service B
EPA ID: TX0710002
Water Source
Surface Water
Population Served
747,168 residents
County
El Paso County County, Texas
Lead Levels in ZIP 79835
EPA action level: 15 ppb | Public health goal: 0 ppb
Lead Data Not Available
Lead exposure risk in 79835 is rated Moderate. EPA models estimate a 34% exposure probability based on housing and infrastructure age.
EPA model estimate based on housing age and infrastructure
Water Hardness & Mineral Content
Grains per gallon (GPG) & Parts per million (PPM / mg/L)
Water in ZIP 79835 is Very Hard (188 mg/L / 11 GPG). High concentrations of dissolved limestone minerals cause severe mineral buildup, stiff laundry, dry skin, and premature water heater wear.
Grains per gallon
Parts per million CaCO3
Official EPA SDWIS Database Entry
Utility: El Paso Water Utilities Public Service B · PWSID: TX0710002
Violation History
Past 5 years — EPA SDWIS data
El Paso Water Utilities Public Service B has recorded 38 violations, but none are health-based (e.g., administrative or monitoring infractions). 37 violations remain unresolved in EPA tracking records.
Regulatory compliance risk for this utility is rated High based on past reporting and enforcement records.
Contaminants Detected
Contaminants with health-based violations on record
No health-based contaminant violations are on record for ZIP code 79835 under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
⚖ Enforcement Actions
Water Source & Environmental Factors
Surface Water
This system draws water from lakes, rivers, or reservoirs. Surface water is treated to remove sediment, microorganisms, and chemical contaminants before reaching taps.
Lower potential
Estimated annual flood-related costs per property
% of household income spent on energy — indicator of older infrastructure
EPA Radon Zone 3 — lower radon potential, though the EPA still recommends testing all homes.
Water Quality Testing in ZIP 79835
Tap Water & Well Testing Recommendations
Residents in ZIP code 79835 served by El Paso Water Utilities Public Service B can test tap water or private well systems to verify water purity. Testing detects hidden contaminants before they impact family health.
Tap Water Testing Steps
- 1.Conduct a certified lead check if your home was constructed before 1986.
- 2.Use certified lab testing kits rather than uncalibrated test strips for regulated compliance.
- 3.Sample water from both your kitchen faucet and water heater to compare line purity.
Private Well Testing Steps
- •Test for Coliform bacteria and Nitrates annually.
- •Test for heavy metals, radon, and PFAS every 3 years.
- •Send samples to a state-certified drinking water laboratory recognized by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
🛡 What Should You Do? — ZIP 79835 Recommendations
Your water quality is good
- ✓ Run cold water for 30 seconds each morning before use — especially if pipes are old
- ✓ Request your annual Consumer Confidence Report from El Paso Water Utilities Public Service B
- ✓ If your home was built before 1986, consider testing your own tap for lead
- ✓ Use a pitcher filter (NSF/ANSI 42 certified) for improved taste
Recommended Taste & Safety Filter:
NSF/ANSI 53 Certified Pitcher Filter
Best for removing aesthetic chlorine, odors, and low-level heavy metals.
Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 79835 Water Quality
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Data Sources & Methodology
Water quality data for ZIP code 79835 is compiled from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), EPA ECHO enforcement database, UCMR5 unregulated contaminant monitoring, and Consumer Confidence Reports filed by El Paso Water Utilities Public Service B. Safety scores are composite metrics derived from violation history, lead levels, enforcement actions, and infrastructure risk indicators. Data reflects a 5-year monitoring window. Last dataset update: 2024. View EPA source data →