What was found in Pahrump'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 | 4580 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 11/12 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 4580 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 11/12 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 940 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/12 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 500 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 11/12 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 450 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 11/12 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 180 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/12 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 160 µg/L 8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 9/12 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 51 µg/L 340% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 4/12 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 27.5 µg/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/12 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 14.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/12 | UCMR-5 |
| Chromium | 14.1 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 8/12 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 13.1 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 4/12 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 7.31 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 5/12 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 6.15 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/12 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 5.96 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 11/12 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5.9 µg/L 59% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 9/12 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/12 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 4.2 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 4/12 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 3.99 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/12 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.85 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 7/12 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/12 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 3.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/12 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/12 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.94 pCi/L 59% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 9/12 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 1.88 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 2/12 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.61 pCi/L 11% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/12 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 1.6 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/12 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.47 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/12 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.3020 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/12 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0030 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 11/12 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Pahrump
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| GREAT BASIN WATER COMPANY | 12,255 |
| MOUNTAIN FALLS WATER SYSTEM GBWC | 4,345 |
| DESERT UTILITIES | 1,086 |
| COUNTRY VIEW ESTATES GBWC | 1,072 |
| PAHRUMP UTILITY COMPANY INC | 985 |
| DESERT MIRAGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION | 230 |
| CALVADA MEADOWS GBWC | 112 |
| SPRING MOUNTAIN MOTOR SPORTS RANCH | 85 |
| RANCHO VISTA 4 | 50 |
| RANCHO VISTA 3 | 50 |
| CHIPMUNK RETREAT | 45 |
| ANCHOR IN MHP | 36 |
Frequently asked questions about Pahrump tap water
Is Pahrump tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 30 contaminants in the water serving Pahrump. 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 Pahrump?
12 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Pahrump, Nevada to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Pahrump's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Pahrump include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Chloroform, Fluoride, 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.