What was found in Yomba Shoshone Tribe'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 | 1300 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: Yomba Indian Reservation · 30 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 100 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Yomba Indian Reservation · 30 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 60 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: Yomba Indian Reservation · 30 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 12.6203 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: Yomba Indian Reservation · 30 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 9.1 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Yomba Indian Reservation · 30 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 8.47 pCi/L 56% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: Yomba Indian Reservation · 30 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.9 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: Yomba Indian Reservation · 30 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.95 µg/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: Yomba Indian Reservation · 30 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.5000 pCi/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: Yomba Indian Reservation · 30 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0108 mg/L 72% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Yomba Indian Reservation · 30 people · 2019 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Yomba Shoshone Tribe
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Yomba Indian Reservation | 30 |
Frequently asked questions about Yomba Shoshone Tribe tap water
Is Yomba Shoshone Tribe tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Yomba Shoshone Tribe. 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 Yomba Shoshone Tribe?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Yomba Shoshone Tribe, Nevada to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Yomba Shoshone Tribe's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Yomba Shoshone Tribe include Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, Combined Uranium, Gross Beta Particle Activity. 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.