What was found in Indian Springs'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-Nitrite | 10556 µg/L 106% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10000 µg/L Main supplier: INDIAN SPRINGS WATER CO INC · 900 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 900 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: INDIAN SPRINGS WATER CO INC · 900 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 195 µg/L 4.9% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: INDIAN SPRINGS WATER CO INC · 900 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 62.95 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: INDIAN SPRINGS WATER CO INC · 900 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 7.145 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: INDIAN SPRINGS WATER CO INC · 900 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.747 pCi/L 38% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: INDIAN SPRINGS WATER CO INC · 900 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2.5185 µg/L 8.4% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: INDIAN SPRINGS WATER CO INC · 900 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.9 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: INDIAN SPRINGS WATER CO INC · 900 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 0.9990 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: INDIAN SPRINGS WATER CO INC · 900 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.9110 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: INDIAN SPRINGS WATER CO INC · 900 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 0.9110 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: INDIAN SPRINGS WATER CO INC · 900 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.5895 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: INDIAN SPRINGS WATER CO INC · 900 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.3823 pCi/L 7.6% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: INDIAN SPRINGS WATER CO INC · 900 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00081 mg/L 5.4% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: INDIAN SPRINGS WATER CO INC · 900 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Indian Springs
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| INDIAN SPRINGS WATER CO INC | 900 |
Frequently asked questions about Indian Springs tap water
Is Indian Springs tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Indian Springs. 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 Indian Springs?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Indian Springs, Nevada to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Indian Springs's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Indian Springs include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, Copper. 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.