Water Quality in Elko, NV (89815)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 89815.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 9 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are14 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 73% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
15,636
Population
9
Water Systems
14
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (9)
Elko City Of
All resolvedGreat Basin Water Co Spring Creek
Great Basin Water Co Spring Creek Mhp
Bald Mountain Mine
Cold Creek Mhp
All resolvedJiggs Bar
All resolvedMineral Ridge Mine
Lone Cedar Station
Vantage Complex Project
All resolvedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
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 2023
How Does This Compare?
Elko (89815) has more violations than 73% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 14, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.