What was found in Pioche'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 | 6824 µg/L 68% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PIOCHE PUBLIC UTILITIES · 700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 6200 µg/L 62% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PIOCHE PUBLIC UTILITIES · 700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 765 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PIOCHE PUBLIC UTILITIES · 700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 268.302 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PIOCHE PUBLIC UTILITIES · 700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 13.97 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PIOCHE PUBLIC UTILITIES · 700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 6.76 µg/L 68% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: PIOCHE PUBLIC UTILITIES · 700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.722 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PIOCHE PUBLIC UTILITIES · 700 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 3.015 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: PIOCHE PUBLIC UTILITIES · 700 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.537 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: PIOCHE PUBLIC UTILITIES · 700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.7769 pCi/L 36% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: PIOCHE PUBLIC UTILITIES · 700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.6594 pCi/L 11% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: PIOCHE PUBLIC UTILITIES · 700 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0040 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PIOCHE PUBLIC UTILITIES · 700 people · 2033 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Pioche
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PIOCHE PUBLIC UTILITIES | 700 |
Frequently asked questions about Pioche tap water
Is Pioche tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Pioche. 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 Pioche?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Pioche, Nevada to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Pioche's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Pioche include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, 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.