What was found in Sandy Valley'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 | 2135 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SKY RANCH ESTATES · 110 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1597.5 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SKY RANCH ESTATES · 110 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 300 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SKY RANCH ESTATES · 110 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 74.28 µg/L 149% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 50 µg/L Main supplier: SKY RANCH ESTATES · 110 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 41.42 µg/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SKY RANCH ESTATES · 110 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 31.5 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SKY RANCH ESTATES · 110 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 9.2 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: SKY RANCH ESTATES · 110 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 8.26 µg/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: SKY RANCH ESTATES · 110 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 6.85 µg/L 69% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: SKY RANCH ESTATES · 110 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.29 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SKY RANCH ESTATES · 110 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 3.1115 µg/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SKY RANCH ESTATES · 110 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.023 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SKY RANCH ESTATES · 110 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 1.17 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: SKY RANCH ESTATES · 110 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.7040 pCi/L 14% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: SKY RANCH ESTATES · 110 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00084 mg/L 5.6% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SKY RANCH ESTATES · 110 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Sandy Valley
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SKY RANCH ESTATES | 110 |
Frequently asked questions about Sandy Valley tap water
Is Sandy Valley tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Sandy Valley. 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 Sandy Valley?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Sandy Valley, Nevada to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Sandy Valley's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Sandy Valley include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Selenium, 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.