What was found in Lovelock'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 | 1240 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LOVELOCK MEADOWS WATER DISTRICT · 3,562 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1100 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LOVELOCK MEADOWS WATER DISTRICT · 3,562 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 200 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: LOVELOCK MEADOWS WATER DISTRICT · 3,562 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 140 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: LOVELOCK MEADOWS WATER DISTRICT · 3,562 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 117.5 µg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: LOVELOCK MEADOWS WATER DISTRICT · 3,562 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LOVELOCK MEADOWS WATER DISTRICT · 3,562 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Arsenic | 7.4 µg/L 74% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: LOVELOCK MEADOWS WATER DISTRICT · 3,562 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 4.8 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: LOVELOCK MEADOWS WATER DISTRICT · 3,562 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.1 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LOVELOCK MEADOWS WATER DISTRICT · 3,562 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 3 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: LOVELOCK MEADOWS WATER DISTRICT · 3,562 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: LOVELOCK MEADOWS WATER DISTRICT · 3,562 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 1.836 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: LOVELOCK MEADOWS WATER DISTRICT · 3,562 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.66 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LOVELOCK MEADOWS WATER DISTRICT · 3,562 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: LOVELOCK MEADOWS WATER DISTRICT · 3,562 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.6045 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LOVELOCK MEADOWS WATER DISTRICT · 3,562 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.5000 pCi/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: LOVELOCK MEADOWS WATER DISTRICT · 3,562 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LOVELOCK MEADOWS WATER DISTRICT · 3,562 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Lovelock
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LOVELOCK MEADOWS WATER DISTRICT | 3,562 |
Frequently asked questions about Lovelock tap water
Is Lovelock tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Lovelock. 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 Lovelock?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Lovelock, Nevada to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Lovelock's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Lovelock 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.