What was found in Battle Mountain's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 800 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 670 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 670 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 310 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 95 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 54 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Arsenic | 24 µg/L 240% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 13 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 11.2 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 9 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 7 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 3.2 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.8 pCi/L 12% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.49 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 1.4 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 1.2 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.6700 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0170 mg/L 113% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Battle Mountain
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LANDER CO SEWER AND WATER DIST 1 BM | 3,635 |
| Battle Mountain | 195 |
Frequently asked questions about Battle Mountain tap water
Is Battle Mountain tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Battle Mountain. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Battle Mountain?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Battle Mountain, Nevada to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Battle Mountain's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Battle Mountain include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Barium. The full list, with the highest level found and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.