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El Paso County Tornillo Wid

Tornillo, Texas 79853-0136 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 3,600 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

3,600
People served
258
EPA violations
227
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 258 drinking-water violations at El Paso County Tornillo Wid, 88% of them health-based - above the Texas per-system average.

258
Total EPA violations on record
88%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
3,600
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: El Paso County Tornillo Wid

El Paso County Tornillo Wid is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 3,600 residents in Tornillo, Texas (El Paso County) through 1,014 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 258 total violations for this system , of which 227 (88%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 20 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2017.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Arsenic, recorded in 222 violations (MCL, health-based). 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 Tornillo Wid's 258 violations sit above 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
3,600
Total Violations
258
Health-Based Violations
227
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
1,014
County
El Paso
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
227
Monitoring Violations
20
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Arsenic MCL 222 2017
Coliform (TCR) MR 16 2012
Public Notice Other 6 2012
Coliform (TCR) MCL 5 1992
Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 4 2017

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

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

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
4:2 FTS 9/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/19/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 9/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 9/19/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 9/19/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 9/19/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 9/19/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 9/19/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 9/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 9/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/19/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 9/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 9/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 9/19/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 9/19/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 9/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 9/19/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 9/19/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 9/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 9/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 9/19/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 9/19/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 9/19/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 9/19/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 9/19/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 9/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 9/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 9/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 9/19/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 3/7/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 3/7/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 3/7/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 3/7/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 3/7/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 3/7/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 3/7/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 3/7/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 3/7/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 3/7/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 3/7/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 3/7/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 3/7/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 3/7/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 3/7/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 3/7/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 3/7/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 3/7/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 3/7/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 3/7/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 3/7/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 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 Tornillo Wid.

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 TX0710019 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 Tornillo Wid 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
2017 Arsenic MCL 222 SDWIS / TX0710019 / 1005
2017 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 4 SDWIS / TX0710019 / 8000
2012 Coliform (TCR) MR 16 SDWIS / TX0710019 / 3100
2012 Public Notice Other 6 SDWIS / TX0710019 / 7500
1992 Coliform (TCR) MCL 5 SDWIS / TX0710019 / 3100

How El Paso County Tornillo Wid Compares

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

Metric El Paso County Tornillo Wid Texas avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 258 101.5 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 227 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 3,600 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 Tornillo Wid water safe to drink? ▼
El Paso County Tornillo Wid (PWS ID: TX0710019) has 258 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 3,600 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does El Paso County Tornillo Wid serve? ▼
El Paso County Tornillo Wid serves 3,600 people in Tornillo, Texas. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 1,014 service connections.
What type of violations does El Paso County Tornillo Wid have? ▼
El Paso County Tornillo Wid has 258 total violations: 227 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 20 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 Tornillo Wid water? ▼
No. El Paso County Tornillo Wid was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does El Paso County Tornillo Wid use? ▼
El Paso County Tornillo Wid 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.