Community Water System · PWS NV0000161
Lovelock Meadows Water District
Lovelock, Nevada 89419 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 3,562 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.
- 3,562
- People served
- 191
- EPA violations
- 4
- Health-based
- No PFAS
- UCMR5 result
The verdict
EPA records 191 drinking-water violations at Lovelock Meadows Water District, 2% of them health-based - above the Nevada per-system average.
- 191
- Total EPA violations on record
- 2%
- Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
- 3,562
- People served by this system
- 0
- PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)
Water Quality Snapshot: Lovelock Meadows Water District
Lovelock Meadows Water District is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 3,562 residents in Lovelock, Nevada (Pershing County) through 1,436 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 191 total violations for this system , of which 4 (2%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 170 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2014.
The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Nitrate, recorded in 6 violations (MR). This system was sampled under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program and no PFAS compounds were detected above the minimum reporting level.
Across Nevada, EPA tracks 589 public water systems serving 3,455,285 people, with 56,333 cumulative violations and 6,657 health-based violations on record. About 93% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 95.6 violations. Statewide, 50 of 57 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (87.7%).
Lovelock Meadows Water District's 191 violations sit above the Nevada average.
All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.
System Details
- System Type
- Community
- Owner Type
- Local
- Connections
- 1,436
- County
- Pershing
- School/Daycare
- No
- MCL Violations
- 4
- Monitoring Violations
- 170
- Treatment Tech Violations
- 0
Violation History
Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.
| Contaminant | Category | Count | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | MR | 6 | 2010 |
| Barium | MR | 6 | 2002 |
| Cadmium | MR | 6 | 2002 |
| Mercury | MR | 6 | 2002 |
| Chromium | MR | 6 | 2002 |
| Selenium | MR | 6 | 2002 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | MR | 6 | 2008 |
| Xylenes, Total | MR | 6 | 2008 |
| o-Dichlorobenzene | MR | 6 | 2008 |
| p-Dichlorobenzene | MR | 6 | 2008 |
| Vinyl chloride | MR | 6 | 2008 |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | MR | 6 | 2008 |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | MR | 6 | 2008 |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | MR | 6 | 2008 |
| Trichloroethylene | MR | 6 | 2008 |
| CHLOROBENZENE | MR | 6 | 2008 |
| Benzene | MR | 6 | 2008 |
| Toluene | MR | 6 | 2008 |
| Styrene | MR | 6 | 2008 |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | MR | 6 | 2008 |
| Carbon tetrachloride | MR | 6 | 2008 |
| 1,2-Dichloropropane | MR | 6 | 2008 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | MR | 6 | 2008 |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | MR | 6 | 2008 |
| DICHLOROMETHANE | MR | 6 | 2008 |
| Ethylbenzene | MR | 6 | 2008 |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | MR | 6 | 2008 |
| Coliform (TCR) | MCL | 4 | 2010 |
| TTHM | MR | 3 | 2014 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MR | 3 | 2014 |
PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)
Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 174 samples detected PFAS.
| Contaminant | Date | Result | MRL | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFBA | 7/23/2024 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFDA | 7/23/2024 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 8:2 FTS | 7/23/2024 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFHxA | 7/23/2024 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFDoA | 7/23/2024 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFOA | 7/23/2024 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | 7/23/2024 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| HFPO-DA | 7/23/2024 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| ADONA | 7/23/2024 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 9Cl-PF3ONS | 7/23/2024 | <2.00 ppt | 2.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 4:2 FTS | 7/23/2024 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 6:2 FTS | 7/23/2024 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFEESA | 7/23/2024 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFOS | 7/23/2024 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFUnA | 7/23/2024 | <2.00 ppt | 2.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFMBA | 7/23/2024 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| NFDHA | 7/23/2024 | <20.00 ppt | 20.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFPeS | 7/23/2024 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFHpS | 7/23/2024 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFTA | 7/23/2024 | <8.00 ppt | 8.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| NEtFOSAA | 7/23/2024 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| NMeFOSAA | 7/23/2024 | <6.00 ppt | 6.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFMPA | 7/23/2024 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFBS | 7/23/2024 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFHpA | 7/23/2024 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFTrDA | 7/23/2024 | <7.00 ppt | 7.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFNA | 7/23/2024 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFPeA | 7/23/2024 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFHxS | 7/23/2024 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| NEtFOSAA | 7/22/2024 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFPeA | 7/22/2024 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFMBA | 7/22/2024 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFEESA | 7/22/2024 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| NFDHA | 7/22/2024 | <20.00 ppt | 20.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFPeS | 7/22/2024 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFHpS | 7/22/2024 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFMPA | 7/22/2024 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFTrDA | 7/22/2024 | <7.00 ppt | 7.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | 7/22/2024 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| NMeFOSAA | 7/22/2024 | <6.00 ppt | 6.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFTA | 7/22/2024 | <8.00 ppt | 8.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFDoA | 7/22/2024 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFBS | 7/22/2024 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFHpA | 7/22/2024 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFHxS | 7/22/2024 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFNA | 7/22/2024 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFOS | 7/22/2024 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| ADONA | 7/22/2024 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFDA | 7/22/2024 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 8:2 FTS | 7/22/2024 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
Verify This Water System
The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records, or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status, go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for Lovelock Meadows Water District.
EPA SDWIS, Federal Reports
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:
View PWS ID NV0000161 on SDWISSource: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search
Nevada Drinking Water Authority
Nevada's primacy agency administers the Safe Drinking Water Act locally. Search EPA SDWIS for the current state contact, or use the state's public health or environment department portal.
Find NV regulator via EPA SDWISViolation Timeline
Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.
| Year (latest) | Contaminant | Category | Count | EPA Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | TTHM | MR | 3 | SDWIS / NV0000161 / 2950 |
| 2014 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MR | 3 | SDWIS / NV0000161 / 2456 |
| 2010 | Nitrate | MR | 6 | SDWIS / NV0000161 / 1040 |
| 2010 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | 4 | SDWIS / NV0000161 / 3100 |
| 2008 | cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | MR | 6 | SDWIS / NV0000161 / 2380 |
| 2008 | Xylenes, Total | MR | 6 | SDWIS / NV0000161 / 2955 |
| 2008 | o-Dichlorobenzene | MR | 6 | SDWIS / NV0000161 / 2968 |
| 2008 | p-Dichlorobenzene | MR | 6 | SDWIS / NV0000161 / 2969 |
| 2008 | Vinyl chloride | MR | 6 | SDWIS / NV0000161 / 2976 |
| 2008 | 1,1-Dichloroethylene | MR | 6 | SDWIS / NV0000161 / 2977 |
| 2008 | trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | MR | 6 | SDWIS / NV0000161 / 2979 |
| 2008 | 1,2-Dichloroethane | MR | 6 | SDWIS / NV0000161 / 2980 |
| 2008 | Trichloroethylene | MR | 6 | SDWIS / NV0000161 / 2984 |
| 2008 | CHLOROBENZENE | MR | 6 | SDWIS / NV0000161 / 2989 |
| 2008 | Benzene | MR | 6 | SDWIS / NV0000161 / 2990 |
How Lovelock Meadows Water District Compares
Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.
| Metric | Lovelock Meadows Water District | Nevada avg | Federal benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total violations | 191 | 95.6 | SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach |
| Health-based violations | 4 | 11.3 | Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL |
| PFAS detection | None | 87.7% | EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt |
| Population served | 3,562 | 5,866 | Sizing context for compliance burden |
Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 589 regulated public water systems in Nevada.
Federal MCL reference, Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds ▼
| Contaminant | Federal MCL / Action Level | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) | Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique |
| Arsenic | 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) | Health-based MCL since 2006 |
| Total Coliform | Treatment technique (RTCR) | Indicator organism, monitoring trigger |
| PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) | 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) | Compliance deadline 2029 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026) |
| Nitrate (as N) | 10 mg/L | Acute health risk for infants |
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