What was found in Mcdermitt'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 | 3240 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MCDERMITT WATER SYSTEM · 200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2820 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MCDERMITT WATER SYSTEM · 200 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1310 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MCDERMITT WATER SYSTEM · 200 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 106.9 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MCDERMITT WATER SYSTEM · 200 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 18 µg/L 180% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10 µg/L Main supplier: MCDERMITT WATER SYSTEM · 200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 13 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MCDERMITT WATER SYSTEM · 200 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 9.6 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MCDERMITT WATER SYSTEM · 200 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 7.2415 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MCDERMITT WATER SYSTEM · 200 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 2.5 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: MCDERMITT WATER SYSTEM · 200 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: MCDERMITT WATER SYSTEM · 200 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.9878 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: MCDERMITT WATER SYSTEM · 200 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0062 mg/L 41% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MCDERMITT WATER SYSTEM · 200 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Mcdermitt
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MCDERMITT WATER SYSTEM | 200 |
Frequently asked questions about Mcdermitt tap water
Is Mcdermitt tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Mcdermitt. 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 Mcdermitt?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Mcdermitt, Nevada to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Mcdermitt's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Mcdermitt include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Barium, Arsenic. 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.