Water Quality: Battle Mountain, NV
1 water system • 350 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Battle Mountain is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 350 people, and has 37 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 4 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Battle Mountain's violation count is 73% below the national average for Nevada. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, Haloacetic Acids, Stage 2 DBP.
Contaminants Found
Can cause anemia in infants and young children; may cause nervous system effects at high levels.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant used to control taste, odor, and microorganisms
EPA limit: 0.8 mg/L
Linked to increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects with long-term exposure.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids that increase cancer risk and may cause adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Chlorine disinfection reacting with natural organic matter in source water
EPA limit: TTHM: 0.080 mg/L; HAA5: 0.060 mg/L
Water Systems Serving Battle Mountain
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANDER CO SEWER AND WATER DIST 2 AUSTIN | NV0000006 | Groundwater | 350 | 37 |
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.
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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.