Public water system · TX0710187
ActiveEast Biggs Water System
At a glance
East Biggs Water System (PWSID TX0710187) is an active community water system in El Paso County, California. It reports serving 15,000 people through 667 service connections. Its primary water source is purchased surface water, and EPA lists it as owned by the federal government. EPA's records list 6 violations for this system; none is health-based, and the most recent began in June 2022.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
15,000
Service connections
667
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does East Biggs Water System compare with other water systems in El Paso County?
By EPA's size categories, East Biggs Water System is a large system (10,001 to 100,000 people). El Paso County has 5 active public water systems, and East Biggs Water System is the 2nd-largest of them by population served. Its population served is about 60% above the county average of 9,398 people per system, and accounts for 32% of the 46,989 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across California, the 7,479 active systems average 5,706 people each. Nationally, the average active community water system reports serving 6,703 people, so East Biggs Water System is about 124% above that figure.
What does “community water system” mean?
A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. California has 2,997 active community water systems, 40% of the state's 7,479 active systems. Purchased surface water means the system buys surface water from another public water system rather than drawing its own. 506 California systems (6.8%) list purchased surface water as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates East Biggs Water System?
EPA lists East Biggs Water System as owned by the federal government. The TX state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 1 of the 5 active systems in El Paso County (20%) are also owned by the federal government.
Does East Biggs Water System have drinking water violations?
EPA's records list 6 violations for this system; none is health-based, and the most recent began in June 2022. The violations listed here began between October 2012 and June 2022. By type: 5 monitoring and reporting and 1 monitoring. The contaminant or rule involved most often is Lead and Copper Rule (4 of them). EPA lists 6 as resolved. Resolved means at least one resolving action is on record: the system returned to compliance, the rule no longer applies, or no further action was needed.
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-01 | Monitoring and reportingWater Quality Parameter M/R · code 53 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2021-06-01 | MonitoringMonitoring, Routine (RTCR) · code 3A | Revised Total Coliform Rulecode 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2018-04-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Chlorinecode 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-12-30 | Monitoring and reportingLead Consumer Notice · code 66 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2013-10-01 | Monitoring and reportingFollow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R · code 52 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2012-10-01 | Monitoring and reportingFollow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R · code 52 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
All 6 violations in EPA's records, newest first.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
East Biggs Water System: frequently asked questions
Who runs East Biggs Water System?
East Biggs Water System (PWSID TX0710187) is a community water system owned by the federal government. It is regulated by the TX state drinking water program.
How many people does East Biggs Water System serve?
East Biggs Water System reports serving 15,000 people through 667 service connections in El Paso County, California.
Where does East Biggs Water System get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water. Purchased surface water means the system buys surface water from another public water system rather than drawing its own.
Does East Biggs Water System have any drinking water violations?
EPA's records list 6 violations for this system; none is health-based, and the most recent began in June 2022. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found.
Is East Biggs Water System's water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. EPA's records list 6 violations for this system; none is health-based, and the most recent began in June 2022. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the TX state drinking water program.
Where can I find East Biggs Water System's water quality report?
As a community water system, East Biggs Water System must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1 each year, covering the previous calendar year. The system can provide a copy on request.
Other water systems in El Paso County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Bliss Main Post Area | El Paso | 28,000 | Community | Groundwater |
| Fort Bliss Biggs Army Airfield | El Paso | 2,961 | Community | Groundwater |
| Quail Hill Mobile Home Park | El Paso | 878 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Security MHP | El Paso | 150 | Community | Groundwater |
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “East Biggs Water System, PWSID TX0710187, California”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/california/east-biggs-water-system-tx0710187 (data as of October 1, 2026).