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ELY MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 5,000 people · Nevada

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NV0000038
Violations
117

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.002 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

4

Violations (last 5yr)

3

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2025 – October 31, 2025Verify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2025 – October 31, 2025Verify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

Understanding violation severity

Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly

Frequently Asked Questions About ELY MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT

Is ELY MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?

ELY MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 117 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has ELY MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT detected?

51 contaminants were tested in ELY MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does ELY MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT have any EPA violations?

Yes, ELY MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT has 117 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, MCL. 4 are health-based violations.

How many people does ELY MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT serve?

ELY MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT serves approximately 5,000 people, Nevada. The system provides water to 1 community: Ely.

What type of water does ELY MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT provide?

ELY MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NV0000038.

How does ELY MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT compare to other utilities in Nevada?

ELY MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Nevada state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Ely