Contrary to what you might hear in the news from other cities, drinking water is not a significant problem in El Paso. There is no lead in the source waters used for El Paso’s drinking water, nor is there lead in the pipelines that carry water through the city or in the service lines that lead into businesses and homes.
The Environmental Protection Agency regulates water quality and sets standards for public water systems. We want to meet and exceed all regulatory standards and goals.
EPWater monitors lead levels at its water treatment plants, in the distribution system and in homes likely to have elevated lead levels. No lead was detected in most of our water samples. When lead was detected, the levels were very low.
To learn more about lead, visit the EPA website, or call the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791.