What was found in Mesquite'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 | 1600 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1600 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1400 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 248 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Copper | 220 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 77 µg/L 770% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 62 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 15 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 12.963 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 12.9 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 11.2 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 7.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 7.4 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.5 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 4.4 µg/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 3.9 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.9 pCi/L 26% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.6 pCi/L 32% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.1 µg/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 Mesquite
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| VIRGIN VALLEY WATER DISTRICT | 26,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Mesquite tap water
Is Mesquite tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants in the water serving Mesquite. 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 Mesquite?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Mesquite, Nevada to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Mesquite's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Mesquite include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Lithium, Copper. 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.