What was found in Virginia City'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 | 110 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: STOREY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 1,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 66.71 µg/L 83% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: STOREY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 1,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 64.6 µg/L 108% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: STOREY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 1,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 63.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STOREY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 1,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 39.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STOREY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 1,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STOREY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 1,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 22 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STOREY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 1,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 12.85 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STOREY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 1,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 11.15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STOREY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 1,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.775 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STOREY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 1,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.14 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STOREY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 1,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.8200 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: STOREY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 1,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 0.1100 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: STOREY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 1,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: STOREY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 1,420 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Virginia City
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| STOREY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT | 1,420 |
Frequently asked questions about Virginia City tap water
Is Virginia City tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Virginia City. 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 Virginia City?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Virginia City, Nevada to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Virginia City's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Virginia City include Nitrate, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Chloroform, Trichloroacetic Acid. 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.