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Water Quality in Fernley, NV

Fernley's water has 4 contaminants above health guidelines. We recommend using a certified water filter.

Utility

FERNLEY WATER SYSTEM

People Served

23,064

MCL Violations

0

Last Updated

Jun 21, 2022

Quick Summary

20
Contaminants Tested
4
Above Guidelines
Above EPA Limits
✗
EPA Status
Same as state average

Contaminants Detected

⚠️ Contaminants Above Health Guidelines (4)

What is Dibromoacetic Acid (DBA)?

Member of haloacetic acids (HAAs) that form as byproducts when chlorine reacts with organic matter

Health Effects

Health protective benchmarks for DBA are based on carcinogenicity and liver toxicity observed in animal studies. The EPA has classified DBA as a probable human carcinogen. Results from animal studies also suggest that kidney, immune system, spleen and developmental toxicity are associated with exposure to BDCM. BDCM has been shown to produce DNA changes (genotoxicity) in laboratory studies.

Affected Organs

reproductive-mcarcinogensliver

Common Sources

Most often formed when chlorine used for drinking water disinfection interacts with naturally occurring organic matter in distribution systemsLevels are usually higher in water originating from surface water than groundwater because greater raw organic matter is presentSources of bromide, a precursor to BDCM, include saltwater intrusion, oil-field brines, and chemical leachates from industrial or agricultural activities
Last Tested: Jun 21, 2022

What is Dibromochloromethane?

Member of trihalomethanes (THMs) that form in water treated with chlorine

Health Effects

Health protective benchmarks for DBCM have been developed based on liver toxicity and carcinogenicity observed in animal studies. EPA has classified DBCM as a possible human carcinogen based on animal evidence, while IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) says it is unclassifiable as a human carcinogen. Kidney toxicity has also been associated with DBCM based on evidence from animal studies. DBCM has been shown to produce DNA changes (genotoxicity) in laboratory studies.

Affected Organs

kidneyscarcinogensliver

Common Sources

Most often formed when chlorine used for drinking water disinfection interacts with naturally occurring organic matter in distribution systemsLevels are usually higher surface water than groundwater because greater raw organic matter is present
Last Tested: Jun 21, 2022

What is Total THMs?

Group of contaminants that form in drinking water systems when a disinfectant, typically chlorine, reacts with organic matter

Health Effects

Drinking water standards for total THMs are based on evidence of carcinogenicity in human and animal studies, as well as liver and kidney toxicity observed in animal studies. Individual THMs have been further associated with developmental, immune, spleen, and genotoxicity.

Affected Organs

spleendevelopmentalkidneysimmune-systemcarcinogensliver

Common Sources

Chlorine disinfection interacting with naturally occurring organic matter in distribution systemsTotal THMs are usually higher in surface water than groundwaterThe release of agricultural and industrial chemicals may also contribute to total THMs in drinking water
Last Tested: Jun 21, 2022

What is Antimony?

Metal most commonly used as a flame retardant and occasionally as solder in plumbing. High levels of antimony in drinking water are rare. However, antimony levels can be elevated if drinking water sources are exposed to industrial discharges, contaminated by wastewater, or potentially leachate from antimony-containing solder. Health protective levels of antimony in drinking water are based on animal studies that show long term exposure may result in adverse health effects, including liver damage and reduced longevity.

Health Effects

Health protective levels of antimony in drinking water have been established based on liver toxicity and reduced longevity observed in animal studies. Additional animal studies have shown that lifetime exposure to high levels of antimony in drinking water can result in blood toxicity, changes in blood cholesterol levels, and decreased blood sugar.

Affected Organs

bloodliver

Common Sources

Main sources of antimony in drinking water are discharge from petroleum refineries and leaching from metal plumbing and fittingsAlso enters the environment through natural weathering and a variety of human-made sources including mining wastes, manufacturing of flame retardants, ceramics, and electronics, runoff from fertilizers, leaching from landfills, and fossil fuel combustion

Certified Filter Standards

NSF-58
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Last Tested: Jun 21, 2022

Understanding the Data

This data comes from your local water utility testing. The bar charts compare detected levels against health guidelines (HGL). Contaminants above the health guideline are shown by default and may require filtration. All other tested contaminants are within safe levels and can be viewed by expanding the section above.

Recommended Water Filters for Fernley

Based on Fernley's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above health guidelines.

Our Pick
BEST LEAD REMOVAL
VRO-3Q VRO-3Q

GHP Group Inc.

VRO-3Q VRO-3Q

(9,525 reviews)
17.06

NSF Certified:

NSF-58

Daily Production

20.3 gpd

Removes 15 contaminants:

Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium, Chromium (Total), Chromium (VI) +10 more

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Highly Rated
BEST LEAD REMOVAL
PUN3RO PUN3RO

GHP Group Inc.

PUN3RO PUN3RO

(1 reviews)
26.37

NSF Certified:

NSF-58

Daily Production

23.3 gpd

Removes 15 contaminants:

Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium, Chromium (Total), Chromium (VI) +10 more

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Best Value
BEST LEAD REMOVAL
CB-AS[2] CB-AS[2]

Carbon Block Technology

CB-AS[2] CB-AS[2]

(105 reviews)
12.8

NSF Certified:

NSF-53

Capacity

600 gal

Filter Life

2 mo

Flow Rate

1 gpm

Removes 10 contaminants:

Arsenic, Asbestos, Cryptosporidium, Lead, Mercury +5 more

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Highly Rated
BEST LEAD REMOVAL
CMTRO-75[G] CMTRO-75[G]

Solventum Purification Inc.

CMTRO-75[G] CMTRO-75[G]

(3,011 reviews)
17.59

NSF Certified:

NSF-58

Daily Production

23.59 gpd

Removes 15 contaminants:

Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium, Chromium (Total), Chromium (VI) +10 more

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fernley's water has 4 contaminants above health guidelines. We strongly recommend using a certified water filter to reduce exposure to these contaminants. Check our filter recommendations below for NSF-certified options that can remove the specific contaminants found in Fernley's water.