What was found in Orovada'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 | 1780 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: OROVADA WATER DISTRICT · 200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 1775 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: OROVADA WATER DISTRICT · 200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 400 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: OROVADA WATER DISTRICT · 200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 82.65 µg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: OROVADA WATER DISTRICT · 200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 3.8 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: OROVADA WATER DISTRICT · 200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: OROVADA WATER DISTRICT · 200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: OROVADA WATER DISTRICT · 200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 1.32715 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OROVADA WATER DISTRICT · 200 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: OROVADA WATER DISTRICT · 200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.2855 pCi/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: OROVADA WATER DISTRICT · 200 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 0.1700 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Main supplier: OROVADA WATER DISTRICT · 200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0040 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: OROVADA WATER DISTRICT · 200 people · 2018 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Orovada
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| OROVADA WATER DISTRICT | 200 |
Frequently asked questions about Orovada tap water
Is Orovada tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Orovada. 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 Orovada?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Orovada, Nevada to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Orovada's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Orovada 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.