What was found in Skyland'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 100 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CAVE ROCK SKYLAND · 1,267 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 13 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CAVE ROCK SKYLAND · 1,267 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 9.925 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CAVE ROCK SKYLAND · 1,267 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 8 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CAVE ROCK SKYLAND · 1,267 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 6.63 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CAVE ROCK SKYLAND · 1,267 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 5.625 µg/L 9.4% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CAVE ROCK SKYLAND · 1,267 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 3.145 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CAVE ROCK SKYLAND · 1,267 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CAVE ROCK SKYLAND · 1,267 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CAVE ROCK SKYLAND · 1,267 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.52 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CAVE ROCK SKYLAND · 1,267 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.7 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: CAVE ROCK SKYLAND · 1,267 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.26 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CAVE ROCK SKYLAND · 1,267 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 1.2014 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CAVE ROCK SKYLAND · 1,267 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CAVE ROCK SKYLAND · 1,267 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.5950 pCi/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CAVE ROCK SKYLAND · 1,267 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0015 mg/L 10% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CAVE ROCK SKYLAND · 1,267 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Skyland
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CAVE ROCK SKYLAND | 1,267 |
Frequently asked questions about Skyland tap water
Is Skyland tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Skyland. 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 Skyland?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Skyland, Nevada to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Skyland's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Skyland include Fluoride, Barium, TTHM, Copper, Chloroform. 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.