Water Quality: Elko, NV
6 water systems • 23,719 people served
Some Concerns58
Total Violations
2
Health-Based Violations
6
Water Systems
23,719
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Elko has 2 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Fecal Coliform. In total, 58 violations are on record for 6 water systems serving 23,719 people.
Contaminants Found
Fecal Coliform
Water Systems Serving Elko
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELKO CITY OF | NV0000272 | Groundwater | 23,000 | 28 |
| MONTELLO WATER SYSTEM | NV0000169 | Groundwater | 287 | 8 |
| JARBIDGE WATER SYSTEM | NV0002070 | Surface Water | 200 | 4 |
| NEVADA YOUTH TRAINING CENTER | NV0000037 | Groundwater | 100 | 4 |
| TUSCARORA WATER SYSTEM | NV0000189 | Groundwater | 72 | 9 |
| SOUTH CRESTVIEW HOMEOWNERS | NV0000351 | Groundwater | 60 | 5 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.