Water Quality in Elko, NV (89835)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 89835.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 8 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are6 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 57% of US ZIP codes.

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

1,762

Population

8

Water Systems

6

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)

Elko City Of

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

Wells Municipal Water Department

All resolved
Groundwater 1,300 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Crested Acres Trailer Park

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Thousand Springs Trading Post

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Welcome Station Rv Park Sono Llc

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Jarbidge Campground

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Ernies Country Store

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Circle A Trailer Park

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

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 and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
3.6 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Elko (89835) has more violations than 57% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 6, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 57th 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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