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WaterSafety

Carson City Public Works

Carson City, Nevada · PWSID: NV0000015

B
Water Safety Score
80/100
59,000
Population Served
Surface water
Source Type
0
Health Violations
0
Contaminant Exceedances

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelMCL (Limit)StatusSample Date
Nitrite0.5 ppm1 ppmWithin LimitJan 1, 2020
Nitrate5 ppm10 ppmWithin LimitJan 1, 2022

Violation History

Nitrite
Health-BasedJan 1, 2020 - Jun 14, 2023
Resolved
Enforcement: 2570
Nitrite
Health-BasedJan 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2022
Open
Enforcement: 2565
Nitrite
Health-BasedJan 1, 2020 - Jun 14, 2023
Resolved
Enforcement: 2570
Nitrate
Health-BasedJan 1, 2022 - Jun 14, 2023
Resolved
Enforcement: 2570
Nitrate
Health-BasedJan 1, 2022 - Dec 31, 2022
Open
Enforcement: 2547
Nitrate
Health-BasedJan 1, 2022 - Jun 14, 2023
Resolved
Enforcement: 2570
Contaminant 2946
Health-BasedJan 1, 2020 - Jun 14, 2023
Resolved
Enforcement: 2570
Contaminant 2946
Health-BasedJan 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2022
Open
Enforcement: 2557
Contaminant 2946
Health-BasedJan 1, 2020 - Jun 14, 2023
Resolved
Enforcement: 2570
Contaminant 2959
Health-BasedJan 1, 2020 - Jun 14, 2023
Resolved
Enforcement: 2570

Frequently Asked Questions

Carson City Public Works has a Water Safety Score of B (80/100). The system serves 59,000 people and has 0 health violations on record. Check the contaminant table above for specific detected substances.

Carson City Public Works has 0 contaminant exceedances above EPA health guidelines. See the full contaminant detection table above for all tested substances and their levels relative to legal limits and health guidelines.

The Water Safety Score (0-100, grades A through F) is based on contaminant levels relative to legal limits, health guideline exceedances, violation history, and enforcement actions. Higher scores indicate fewer concerns.

If your water system has violations, request the Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, consider getting an independent water test from a certified lab, and look into certified water filters for specific contaminants of concern. For lead, run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking.

Sources: EPA SDWIS, EWG Tap Water Database
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Water quality data sourced from EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Safety scores are calculated based on contaminant levels, violations, and enforcement history. This is not a substitute for your utility's official Consumer Confidence Report.