Water Quality in Winnemucca, NV (89445)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 89445.
Active Health Violations
5 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 83% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
17,153
Population
38
Water Systems
27
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (38)
Winnemucca City Of
All resolvedLovelock Meadows Water District
Gold Country Estates
All resolvedNdot Valmy Roadside Park Rp809hu
All resolvedForty Niner Truck Stop
Star City Properties
All resolvedTrails End Estates
Mcdermitt Water System
2 health-basedPinson Mine-B Thorndycraft
Klondex Hollister Mine Inc
Katie Foods
Silver State Theater
Hycroft Resources & Development Llc
All resolvedKlondex Midas Operations Inc
All resolvedCalvada Produce Inc.
Hitching Post Trailer Park
Winnemucca Farms Inc
Css Farms Llc
All resolvedParadise Hill Station
Daltons Tp
Riverview Motel
Orovada Elementary School
Paradise Valley Elementary
3 health-basedMountain View Trailer Park
Leonard Creek Ranch School
Denio Elementary School
Lye Creek Campground Usfs
All resolvedJs Place
Catch Of The Day
Stone House Country Inn
Humboldt County Library Denio Branch
Sand Dune Saloon And Rv Park
Winnemucca Airport Water System
Scott Shady Court
All resolvedFire Creek Mine
Winnemucca Farms
F And H Tp
Ndot Button Point Roadside Park Rp808hu
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2024
How Does This Compare?
Winnemucca (89445) has more violations than 83% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 27.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
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
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
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.