What was found in Moundhouse'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 | 5400 µg/L 54% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 4100 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1100 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 420 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 77 µg/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 64.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 36 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 32 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 26 µg/L 173% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 13 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 10 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 7.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 7.301 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 7.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.1 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.7 pCi/L 18% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.4000 pCi/L 8% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00080 mg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Moundhouse
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| DAYTON VALLEY WATER SYSTEM | 16,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Moundhouse tap water
Is Moundhouse tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Moundhouse. 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 Moundhouse?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Moundhouse, Nevada to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Moundhouse's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Moundhouse include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, 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.