Silver Springs Mutual Water Company

Lyon County, NV
NV0000223
People Served
3.1K
Water Source
Groundwater
Counties
Lyon County
Data from
2023
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Contaminants Exceeding Limits

The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the last year.

  • AR

    Arsenic

    Arsenic is a toxic element found in rocks and soil. It enters water through natural erosion and human activities like mining. Long-term exposure causes cancer and organ damage.

    11.000 ppb
    EPA limit 10.000 ppb

Other Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.

Barium

Avg:0.020 ppm
Limit:2.000 ppm

Chromium

Avg:0.004 ppm
Limit:0.100 ppm

Copper

Avg:0.079 ppm
Limit:1.300 ppm

Fluoride

Avg:0.150 ppm
Limit:4.000 ppm

Haloacetic Acids

Avg:3.000 ppb
Limit:60.000 ppb

Lead

Avg:2.000 ppb
Limit:15.000 ppb
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