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Poor Water Quality

Elko, NV 89801

Elko County · Population served: 23,599

Water Systems Serving This Area

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South Fork (Te-Moak)
Groundwater · Pop. 40
PWSID: 093200366
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MONTELLO WATER SYSTEM
Groundwater · Pop. 287
PWSID: NV0000169
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TUSCARORA WATER SYSTEM
Groundwater · Pop. 72
PWSID: NV0000189
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ELKO CITY OF
Groundwater · Pop. 23,000
PWSID: NV0000272
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JARBIDGE WATER SYSTEM
Surface water · Pop. 200
PWSID: NV0002070

Contaminants Detected

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
Lead
4.0
15 ppb 1 ppb Warning

PFAS / Forever Chemicals

7 detected 3 above EPA limits
CompoundLevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
PFOS46.0 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFHxS29.0 ppt10 ppt10 pptExceeded
PFBS15.0 ppt2000 ppt100 pptBelow limit
PFHxA8.2 pptNo standard400 pptUnregulated
PFPeA7.9 pptNo standard—Unregulated
PFPeS7.0 pptNo standard—Unregulated
PFOA5.9 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded

Violation History (Last 5 Years)

66Total (5yr)
9Health-Based
40Major