What was found in Round Mountain'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 | 440 µg/L 4.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ROUND MOUNTAIN PUC · 1,200 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 313 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ROUND MOUNTAIN PUC · 1,200 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 113.2 µg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ROUND MOUNTAIN PUC · 1,200 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 100 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ROUND MOUNTAIN PUC · 1,200 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 73.25 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ROUND MOUNTAIN PUC · 1,200 people · 2015 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.185 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: ROUND MOUNTAIN PUC · 1,200 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 16.75 µg/L — CARVERS SMOKEY VALLEY RV AND MHP · 250 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 7.5543 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: ROUND MOUNTAIN PUC · 1,200 people · 2015 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROUND MOUNTAIN PUC · 1,200 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.8 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ROUND MOUNTAIN PUC · 1,200 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: CARVERS SMOKEY VALLEY RV AND MHP · 250 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 1.04 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: CARVERS SMOKEY VALLEY RV AND MHP · 250 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.4950 pCi/L 9.9% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: ROUND MOUNTAIN PUC · 1,200 people · 2015
Highest in the city: 0.4990 pCi/L — CARVERS SMOKEY VALLEY RV AND MHP · 250 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.2000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the city: CARVERS SMOKEY VALLEY RV AND MHP · 250 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ROUND MOUNTAIN PUC · 1,200 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0080 mg/L — CARVERS SMOKEY VALLEY RV AND MHP · 250 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Round Mountain
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ROUND MOUNTAIN PUC | 1,200 |
| CARVERS SMOKEY VALLEY RV AND MHP | 250 |
Frequently asked questions about Round Mountain tap water
Is Round Mountain tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Round Mountain. 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 Round Mountain?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Round Mountain, Nevada to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Round Mountain's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Round Mountain include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, 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.