What was found in Jackpot'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 | 3100 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: JACKPOT WATER SYSTEM · 1,240 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 3095 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: JACKPOT WATER SYSTEM · 1,240 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 490 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: JACKPOT WATER SYSTEM · 1,240 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 213 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: JACKPOT WATER SYSTEM · 1,240 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 34.2 µg/L 114% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 30 µg/L Main supplier: JACKPOT WATER SYSTEM · 1,240 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 22.6 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: JACKPOT WATER SYSTEM · 1,240 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 20.15 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: JACKPOT WATER SYSTEM · 1,240 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 15.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JACKPOT WATER SYSTEM · 1,240 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 14.65 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: JACKPOT WATER SYSTEM · 1,240 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 13.6 pCi/L 91% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: JACKPOT WATER SYSTEM · 1,240 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 10 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: JACKPOT WATER SYSTEM · 1,240 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.305 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JACKPOT WATER SYSTEM · 1,240 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.185 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JACKPOT WATER SYSTEM · 1,240 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.75 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JACKPOT WATER SYSTEM · 1,240 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.45 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: JACKPOT WATER SYSTEM · 1,240 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.805 µg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: JACKPOT WATER SYSTEM · 1,240 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.75 pCi/L 55% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: JACKPOT WATER SYSTEM · 1,240 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JACKPOT WATER SYSTEM · 1,240 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.97 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JACKPOT WATER SYSTEM · 1,240 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.95 µg/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: JACKPOT WATER SYSTEM · 1,240 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 1.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JACKPOT WATER SYSTEM · 1,240 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 1.634 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: JACKPOT WATER SYSTEM · 1,240 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JACKPOT WATER SYSTEM · 1,240 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 0.3165 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: JACKPOT WATER SYSTEM · 1,240 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: JACKPOT WATER SYSTEM · 1,240 people · 2017 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Jackpot
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| JACKPOT WATER SYSTEM | 1,240 |
Frequently asked questions about Jackpot tap water
Is Jackpot tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 25 contaminants in the water serving Jackpot. 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 Jackpot?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Jackpot, Nevada to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Jackpot's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Jackpot include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, Combined Uranium. 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.