Virgin Valley Water District
Mesquite, NV
NV0000167
Contaminants Exceeding Limits
The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the past ten years.
- GR
Gross Beta Particle Activity
Gross Beta Particle Activity measures radioactivity from beta-emitting particles in water. Sources include nuclear facilities and certain minerals. It increases cancer risk.
- ST
Strontium
Strontium is a metal found in rocks and soil that can enter water through erosion or industrial discharge. It can replace calcium in bones, affecting bone health.
Other Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the past ten years.
Antimony
1 detection
| Avg Result: | 0.108 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 6.000 ppb |
Arsenic
248 detections
| Avg Result: | 5.224 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 10.000 ppb |
Barium
38 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.035 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 2.000 ppm |
Bromodichloromethane
5 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.101 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 80.000 ppb |
Bromoform
20 detections
| Avg Result: | 2.651 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 80.000 ppb |
Chlorate
14 detections
| Avg Result: | 201.750 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 210.000 ppb |
Contaminants tested
Contaminants that have been tested but not detected
Summary
- People Served
- 26K
- Groundwater
- Clark County
- Data from 2014-2024
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