El Paso County, New Mexico — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & EPA Guide
What Are the Flood, Soil Foundation & EPA Risks in El Paso County, NM?
In El Paso County, New Mexico, public U.S. EPA records track 4 regulated facilities (#76 of 76 in New Mexico), including 0 (0.0%) High-Risk sites and $0 in federal penalties. Countywide due diligence also covers 0 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 4 Clean Water NPDES permits, 25 FEMA Federal Disaster Declarations (7 flood/storm), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (LOW signal), and EPA Zone 2 — Moderate Potential (2.0 – 4.0 pCi/L).
El Paso County, NM 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 El Paso County, NM Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)Municipalities in El Paso County
ZIP Codes in El Paso County
Top EPA Regulated Facilities in El Paso County, NM
100% of High-Risk & penalized facilities have facility names, street names, and dockets redacted (3 Low-Risk compliant records shown as Free Previews).
| Facility Name / Hazard Type | Sector Location (Street Redacted) | Risk Tier & Score | Compliance Status | Enforcement / Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIO GRANDE CANALIZATION PROJECT SEDIMENT REMOVAL - DONA ANA AND EL PASO COUNTIES FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | SUNLAND PARK DRIVE, SUNLAND PARK, NM 88063 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| MISSION ESPADA SUBDIVISION PHASE 2C FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 3250 SONOMA SPRINGS DR., LAS CRUSES, NM 79821 | LOW (12/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| FT. BLISS READY-BUILDING TACTICAL OPERATIONS CENTER FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | READY CENTER TACTICAL OPEARTIONS CENTER, FORT BLISS, NM 79906 | LOW (11/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| ALTURA AVE PHASE 1 IMPROVEMENTS FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | ALTURA AVE & PERSHING ST, COLUMBUS, NM 79912 | LOW (10/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — El Paso County, New Mexico Environmental Due Diligence
How many EPA-regulated environmental sites are in El Paso County County, New Mexico?
Public U.S. EPA records track 4 regulated facilities in El Paso County County, New Mexico (ranking #76 of 76 jurisdictions in NM). Of those, 0 (0.0%) are classified in the High-Risk tier due to significant enforcement or chemical release history, and 0 (0.0%) have active non-compliance quarters.
Which ZIP codes and cities in El Paso County County have the highest regulated facility density?
Within El Paso County County, the highest concentrations of EPA-tracked facilities are located in local postal sectors, spanning municipal corridors including Las Cruses (2 sites).
How many hazardous waste (RCRA) and toxic release (TRI) handlers operate in El Paso County County?
Across El Paso County County, 0 facilities (0.0% of regulated sites) are registered Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste generators or handlers, and 0 industrial sites report toxic chemical releases to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).
What is the EPA Radon Zone classification for El Paso County County, NM?
Geologic indoor air screening places El Paso County County in EPA Zone 2 — Moderate Potential (2.0 – 4.0 pCi/L). Counties in EPA Radon Zone 2 have a predicted average indoor radon level between 2.0 and 4.0 pCi/L. Testing basement or ground-floor living areas is recommended during home inspection.
How many drinking water systems (SDWIS), impaired water bodies, and FEMA flood disasters are recorded in El Paso County County, NM?
Federal records track 0 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 4 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 1 impaired water dischargers in El Paso County County, alongside 25 historical FEMA federal disaster declarations (7 flood/storm events).
Does El Paso County, NM have expansive clay soil or foundation risk?
USDA regional soil engineering screening for El Paso County indicates a LOW shrink-swell risk signal and steel pipe corrosivity rated Moderate. Run a street address scan to unlock the exact parcel soil series, LEP %, and water table depth.