What was found in Nevada'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 786 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: NEVADA SUD · 4,218 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 51.16 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: NEVADA SUD · 4,218 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 30.88 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: NEVADA SUD · 4,218 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 20.84 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEVADA SUD · 4,218 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 20.14 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEVADA SUD · 4,218 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 16.08 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEVADA SUD · 4,218 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 14.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEVADA SUD · 4,218 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8.95 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: NEVADA SUD · 4,218 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 8.33 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEVADA SUD · 4,218 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 6.52 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEVADA SUD · 4,218 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.377 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEVADA SUD · 4,218 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 4.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEVADA SUD · 4,218 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.235 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEVADA SUD · 4,218 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0104 mg/L 69% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NEVADA SUD · 4,218 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
| Pfba | 0.0065 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEVADA SUD · 4,218 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0042 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEVADA SUD · 4,218 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0038 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEVADA SUD · 4,218 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0035 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEVADA SUD · 4,218 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Nevada
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NEVADA SUD | 4,218 |
Frequently asked questions about Nevada tap water
Is Nevada tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Nevada. 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 Nevada?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Nevada, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Nevada's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Nevada include Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Bromodichloromethane, Dichloroacetic Acid. 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.