What was found in Dayton'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 4015 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: DAYTON VALLEY WATER SYSTEM · 16,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2525 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: DAYTON VALLEY WATER SYSTEM · 16,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 664.5 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: DAYTON VALLEY WATER SYSTEM · 16,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 185 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: DAYTON VALLEY WATER SYSTEM · 16,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 74.6 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: DAYTON VALLEY WATER SYSTEM · 16,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 64.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DAYTON VALLEY WATER SYSTEM · 16,000 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 24.825 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: DAYTON VALLEY WATER SYSTEM · 16,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 22.42 µg/L 149% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: DAYTON VALLEY WATER SYSTEM · 16,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 19.58 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DAYTON VALLEY WATER SYSTEM · 16,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 13 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DAYTON VALLEY WATER SYSTEM · 16,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 8.3 µg/L 83% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: DAYTON VALLEY WATER SYSTEM · 16,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 7.10535 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: DAYTON VALLEY WATER SYSTEM · 16,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 6.87 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DAYTON VALLEY WATER SYSTEM · 16,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.39 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DAYTON VALLEY WATER SYSTEM · 16,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.33 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DAYTON VALLEY WATER SYSTEM · 16,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DAYTON VALLEY WATER SYSTEM · 16,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.1 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: DAYTON VALLEY WATER SYSTEM · 16,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.66 pCi/L 18% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: DAYTON VALLEY WATER SYSTEM · 16,000 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DAYTON VALLEY WATER SYSTEM · 16,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.4000 pCi/L 8% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: DAYTON VALLEY WATER SYSTEM · 16,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00080 mg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: DAYTON VALLEY WATER SYSTEM · 16,000 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Dayton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| DAYTON VALLEY WATER SYSTEM | 16,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Dayton tap water
Is Dayton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Dayton. 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 Dayton?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Dayton, Nevada to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Dayton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Dayton include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium. 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.