Water Quality in AMARGOSA VALLEY, NV (89020)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 89020.

Total Violations

Health-Based

Monitoring / Reporting

Resolved

What does this mean?

86 of 86 violations have been resolved. 53 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 33 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 13 Population served: 1,190

Violations Detail (86 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2025	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2025	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Resolved	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Fluoride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Bone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Fluoride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Bone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.018	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.018	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.018	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.018	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.025	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.025	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.025	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.025	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.011	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.011	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.011	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.032	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.032	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.032	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.032	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.012	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.012	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.012	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.012	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.034	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.034	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.034	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.034	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.012	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.012	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.012	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.012	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.012	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.032	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.032	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.032	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.032	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.012	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.012	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.012	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.012	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.032	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.032	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.032	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.032	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.012	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.012	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.012	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.012	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.033	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.033	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.033	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.033	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(3)

Arsenic

Aug 31Resolved

Arsenic

Jul 31Resolved

Arsenic

Jun 30Resolved

2024(6)

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

How Does This Compare?

AMARGOSA VALLEY (89020) has 86 recorded violations, including 53 health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

Water Quality in AMARGOSA VALLEY, NV (89020)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (86 total)

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(3)

2024(6)

2023(22)

2022(15)

2021(40)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

Reverse Osmosis System

UV Water Purifier

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