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Failing Water Quality

Reno, NV 89523

Washoe County · Population served: 442,054

Water Systems Serving This Area

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TRUCKEE MEADOWS WATER AUTHORITY
Surface water · Pop. 442,000
PWSID: NV0000190
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ROSEMOUNT WATER CO
Groundwater · Pop. 54
PWSID: NV0000767

Contaminants Detected

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
Lead
1.0
15 ppb 1 ppb Passed

PFAS / Forever Chemicals

8 detected 3 above EPA limits
CompoundLevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
PFOS20.0 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFHxS15.0 ppt10 ppt10 pptExceeded
PFPeA13.0 pptNo standard—Unregulated
PFHxA12.0 pptNo standard400 pptUnregulated
PFBA6.8 pptNo standard500 pptUnregulated
PFBS5.7 ppt2000 ppt100 pptBelow limit
PFOA5.5 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFHpA3.9 pptNo standard—Unregulated

Violation History (Last 5 Years)

546Total (5yr)
170Health-Based
345Major