Water Quality in Elko, NV (89883)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 89883.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 4 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are12 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 70% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
4,604
Population
4
Water Systems
12
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (4)
Elko City Of
All resolvedEly Municipal Water Department
All resolvedWest Wendover Water System
All resolvedLund School
All resolvedContaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Elko (89883) has more violations than 70% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 12, 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.