What was found in Ruth'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 134.5 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: RUTH WATER DISTRICT · 470 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.04 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: RUTH WATER DISTRICT · 470 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 3.444 µg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: RUTH WATER DISTRICT · 470 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RUTH WATER DISTRICT · 470 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.4975 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RUTH WATER DISTRICT · 470 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.5300 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RUTH WATER DISTRICT · 470 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 0.2865 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RUTH WATER DISTRICT · 470 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 0.2865 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: RUTH WATER DISTRICT · 470 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0080 mg/L 53% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: RUTH WATER DISTRICT · 470 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Ruth
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| RUTH WATER DISTRICT | 470 |
Frequently asked questions about Ruth tap water
Is Ruth tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 9 contaminants in the water serving Ruth. 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 Ruth?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Ruth, Nevada to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Ruth's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Ruth include Copper, Lead, TTHM, Dibromochloromethane, Bromoform. 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.