Carson City Public Works (NV) Water Quality

Carson City Public Works is a large public water system in EPA region 9 that provides tap water for the 89701 - 89706 zip codes. It has 22 facilities where the water supply was tested for 78 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 52 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 27 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Carson City Public Works water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (15)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (15)

1,3-butadiene (15)

1,4-dioxane (15)

1-butanol (15)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (13)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (13)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (13)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (13)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (13)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (13)

2-methoxyethanol (15)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (15)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (13)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (13)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (13)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (15)

anatoxin-a (8)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (15)

bromomethane (15)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (15)

chlorate (19)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (15)

chloromethane (15)

chlorpyrifos (15)

chromium (19)

chromium-6 (19)

cobalt (19)

cylindrospermopsin (8)

dimethipin (15)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (13)

ethoprop (15)

Germanium (15)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (32)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (32)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (32)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (13)

lithium (13)

Manganese (15)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (13)

molinate (13)

molybdenum (19)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (13)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (13)

nitrobenzene (13)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (13)

o-toluidine (15)

oxyfluorfen (15)

perchlorate (13)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (13)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (13)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (13)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (28)

perfluorobutanoic acid (13)

perfluorodecanoic acid (13)

perfluorododecanoic acid (13)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (13)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (28)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (28)

perfluorohexanoic acid (13)

perfluorononanoic acid (28)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (28)

perfluorooctanoic acid (28)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (13)

perfluoropentanoic acid (13)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (13)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (13)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (13)

profenofos (15)

quinoline (15)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (13)

strontium (19)

tebuconazole (15)

terbacil (13)

total microcystins (8)

Total Permethrin (15)

tribufos (15)

vanadium (19)

Sampling Facilities

Blend for 25 & 41
Ground Water (GW)

25 & 41 Blend PointEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
25 and 41 blend pointEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Quill Surface Water Plant
Surface Water (SW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well 40 (Morgan Mill)
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well 34 (Mills Park)
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well 8 (Silver Sage)
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well 43 (Bennet St.)
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well 6 (Foothill)
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

DBPR2-1
Multiple Sources (MX)

4649 SnyderDistribution System (DS)

DBPR2-2
Multiple Sources (MX)

188 CoventryDistribution System (DS)

DBPR2-3
Multiple Sources (MX)

1 ComstockDistribution System (DS)

DBPR2-4
Multiple Sources (MX)

5400 N CarsonDistribution System (DS)

DBPR25
Multiple Sources (MX)

3710 LakeviewDistribution System (DS)

DBPR2-6
Multiple Sources (MX)

2060 College ParkwayDistribution System (DS)

DBPR2-7
Multiple Sources (MX)

3717 TimberlineDistribution System (DS)

DBPR2-8
Multiple Sources (MX)

788 SalimanDistribution System (DS)

Distribution System
Multiple Sources (MX)

5931 GoniMaximum Residence Time (MR)

WELL #25
Ground Water (GW)

WELL #25 W06Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WELL #34
Ground Water (GW)

WELL #34 W01Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WELL #3
Ground Water (GW)

WELL #3 W17Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WELL #43
Ground Water (GW)

WELL #43 W14Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

TP QUILL TREATMENT PLANT
Surface Water (SW)

QWTPEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WELL #41
Ground Water (GW)

WELL #41 EP28SR (SR)

FAQ

Is Carson City Public Works tap water safe to drink?

When was Carson City Public Works last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on June 17th, 2025.