What was found in Goshute's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 500 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: Goshute (Lower) · 40 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 251.8 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Goshute (Lower) · 40 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 123.05 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: Goshute (Lower) · 40 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 45.715 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: Goshute (Lower) · 40 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 10.4822 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: Goshute (Lower) · 40 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 7.035 pCi/L 47% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: Goshute (Lower) · 40 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 5.5 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Goshute (Lower) · 40 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.8988 pCi/L 18% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: Goshute (Lower) · 40 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.6900 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: Goshute (Lower) · 40 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00090 mg/L 6% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Goshute (Lower) · 40 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Goshute
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Goshute (Lower) | 40 |
Frequently asked questions about Goshute tap water
Is Goshute tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Goshute. 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 Goshute?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Goshute, Nevada to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Goshute's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Goshute include Nitrate, Fluoride, Xylenes, Total, Ethylbenzene, Combined Uranium. The full list, with the level at the main supplier 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.