Water Quality in Elko, NV (89823)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 89823.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 1 water system serving this ZIP has exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are5 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 53% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

594

Population

1

Water Systems

5

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (1)

Elko City Of

All resolved
Groundwater 23,000 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Contaminants Found

NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

2 violations
All resolved
Combined UraniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
3 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Elko (89823) has more violations than 53% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 5, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 53th percentile More violations

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.

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