What was found in Caselton'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 1590 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1300 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 560 µg/L 5.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 200 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 22.9 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 17.1 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.24 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.68 pCi/L 11% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.21 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.08 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.5760 pCi/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 0.5180 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Caselton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PIOCHE PUBLIC UTILITIES CASTLETON | 60 |
Frequently asked questions about Caselton tap water
Is Caselton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Caselton. 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 Caselton?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Caselton, Nevada to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Caselton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Caselton include Nitrate, Bromodichloromethane, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, 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.