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Reno, Nevada Water Quality Report

Water quality data for 54 water systems serving 461,384 people.

0
Very Poor
out of 100

Water Source

54
Water Systems
461K
People Served
Surface water, Ground water
Water Source

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA Limit (MCL)Health Guideline% of LimitStatus
lithium100.0 No federal limit10.0 ug/L(EPA/USGS HBSL)
1000%
Above guideline
PFBA0.007 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline
PFBS0.006 No federal limit2000.0 ug/L(EPA Health Advisory)
0%
Below guideline
PFHpA0.004 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline
PFHxA0.012 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline
PFHxS0.015 0.010 ug/L0.001 ug/L(EWG)
150%
Above limit
PFOA0.005 0.004 ug/L0.090 ug/L(EWG)
138%
Above limit
PFOS0.020 0.004 ug/L0.300 ug/L(EWG)
500%
Above limit
PFPeA0.013 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your water supply, these filtration systems are recommended:

Reverse Osmosis (RO)

Reverse osmosis systems remove up to 99% of PFAS compounds. Recommended for homes with detected PFAS.

Up to 99% PFAS removal

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Compliance & Violations

Active Violations (42)

71

Jul 1, 2025

minor

71

Jul 1, 2025

minor

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

20

Jul 1, 2024

minor

45

Jul 1, 2024

critical

75

May 30, 2024

minor

52

Oct 1, 2017

moderate

52

Oct 1, 2017

moderate

52

Oct 1, 2017

moderate

75

Apr 1, 2015

minor

75

Apr 1, 2015

minor

75

Jan 1, 2015

minor

75

Jan 1, 2015

minor

75

Jan 1, 2015

minor

75

Jan 1, 2015

minor

75

Jan 1, 2015

minor

75

Jan 1, 2015

minor

75

Jul 1, 2012

minor

75

Apr 1, 2012

minor

75

Jan 1, 2012

minor

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minor

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minor

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minor

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minor

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minor

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minor

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minor

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minor

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minor

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Unknown

minor

Resolved Violations (919)

02

Jul 1, 2025 — Sep 30, 2025

critical

03

Jul 1, 2025 — Sep 30, 2025

moderate

03

Jul 1, 2025 — Sep 30, 2025

moderate

02

Jul 1, 2025 — Sep 30, 2025

critical

03

Jul 1, 2025 — Sep 30, 2025

moderate

+ 914 more resolved violations

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reno tap water safe to drink?

Reno's water has 3 contaminants detected above EPA limits. While the water is treated, residents may want to consider additional filtration.

What contaminants are in Reno tap water?

9 contaminants have been detected in Reno's water supply across 54 water systems. See the full contaminant table above for details.

How can I improve my water quality in Reno?

Install a water filter rated for the specific contaminants found in Reno's water. See our filter recommendations above. You can also request your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current test results.

Does Reno have any water quality violations?

Yes, Reno currently has 409 active violations. See the violations section above for details.