Water Quality in FERNLEY, NV (89408)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 89408.
105
Total Violations
3
Health-Based
102
Monitoring / Reporting
103
Resolved
What does this mean?
103 of 105 violations have been resolved. 3 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 102 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.
Violations Detail (105 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Feb 19, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Feb 19, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| 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 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 16, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Benzene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer |
| OXAMYL | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| OXAMYL | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
Violation Timeline
2025(2)
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
2024(3)
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4G
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
2E
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4G
How Does This Compare?
FERNLEY (89408) has 105 recorded violations, including 3 health-based. 2 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
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