Water Quality: Elko, NV
6 water systems • 23,719 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Elko is served by 6 public water systems with a combined service population of 23,719 people, and has 58 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 2 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Elko's violation count is 58% below the national average for Nevada. Contaminants associated with violations include Fecal Coliform.
Contaminants Found
Indicates direct fecal contamination; associated with diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and potential severe illness.
Common source: Human and animal fecal waste
EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive triggers violations)
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.
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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.