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Community Water System · PWS TX0710018

El Paso County Wcid 4 Fabens

Fabens, Texas 79838-3880 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 9,444 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

9,444
People served
17
EPA violations
0
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 17 drinking-water violations at El Paso County Wcid 4 Fabens - below the Texas per-system average.

17
Total EPA violations on record
0%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
9,444
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: El Paso County Wcid 4 Fabens

El Paso County Wcid 4 Fabens is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 9,444 residents in Fabens, Texas (El Paso County) through 3,148 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 17 total violations for this system , of which 0 (0%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 11 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2024.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Coliform (TCR), recorded in 6 violations (MR). This system was sampled under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program and no PFAS compounds were detected above the minimum reporting level.

Across Texas, EPA tracks 7,351 public water systems serving 33,253,313 people, with 746,210 cumulative violations and 162,945 health-based violations on record. About 90% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 101.5 violations. Statewide, 1,068 of 1,147 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (93.1%).

El Paso County Wcid 4 Fabens's 17 violations sit below the Texas average.

All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

Population Served
9,444
Total Violations
17
Health-Based Violations
0
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
3,148
County
El Paso
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
0
Monitoring Violations
11
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Coliform (TCR) MR 6 2013
Lead and Copper Rule MR 5 2024

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 58 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
HFPO-DA 5/9/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 5/9/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 5/9/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 5/9/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 5/9/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 5/9/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 5/9/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 5/9/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 5/9/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 5/9/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 5/9/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 5/9/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 5/9/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 5/9/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 5/9/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 5/9/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 5/9/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 11/13/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 11/13/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 11/13/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 11/13/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 11/13/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 11/13/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 11/13/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 11/13/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 11/13/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 11/13/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 11/13/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 11/13/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 11/13/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 11/13/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 11/13/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 11/13/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 11/13/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 11/13/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 11/13/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 11/13/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 11/13/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records, or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status, go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for El Paso County Wcid 4 Fabens.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS, Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID TX0710018 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

Texas Drinking Water Authority

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) - Drinking Water Watch is the primacy agency that licenses and inspects El Paso County Wcid 4 Fabens under EPA-delegated authority.

Open TX regulator portal

Source: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) - Drinking Water Watch

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2024 Lead and Copper Rule MR 5 SDWIS / TX0710018 / 5000
2013 Coliform (TCR) MR 6 SDWIS / TX0710018 / 3100

How El Paso County Wcid 4 Fabens Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric El Paso County Wcid 4 Fabens Texas avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 17 101.5 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 0 22.2 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection None 93.1% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 9,444 4,524 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 7,351 regulated public water systems in Texas.

Federal MCL reference, Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds ▼
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026)
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is El Paso County Wcid 4 Fabens water safe to drink? ▼
El Paso County Wcid 4 Fabens (PWS ID: TX0710018) has 17 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 9,444 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does El Paso County Wcid 4 Fabens serve? ▼
El Paso County Wcid 4 Fabens serves 9,444 people in Fabens, Texas. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 3,148 service connections.
What type of violations does El Paso County Wcid 4 Fabens have? ▼
El Paso County Wcid 4 Fabens has 17 total violations: 0 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 11 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in El Paso County Wcid 4 Fabens water? ▼
No. El Paso County Wcid 4 Fabens was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does El Paso County Wcid 4 Fabens use? ▼
El Paso County Wcid 4 Fabens uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from? ▼
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.