Water Quality in Elko, NV (89822)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 89822.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 10 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are8 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 62% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,971
Population
10
Water Systems
8
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (10)
Elko City Of
All resolvedCarlin Utilities
Newmont Gold Maggie Creek
Newmont Gold Rain
Newmont Gold Post
Newmont Gold Mule Canyon
Dovetail Ranch
All resolvedBuckhorn Mine
Sharons
Unr Fire Science Academy In Carlin
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Elko (89822) has more violations than 62% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 8, 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.