Nevada · 12 community water systems
Lead pipes in Elko County, NV
12 community water systems serving Elko County reported 0 lead and 125 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,279 of unknown material. The most are in Jarbidge Water System.
0.8% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Nevada average (0.1%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.8%
- Unknown 21%
- Non-lead 78%
Water systems serving Elko County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarbidge Water SystemJarbidge | 0 | 72 | 11 | 55% |
| Tuscarora Water SystemElko County | 0 | 22 | 3 | 58% |
| Montello Water SystemMontello | 0 | 22 | 0 | 19% |
| Mountain City Water and SewerMountain City | 0 | 9 | 15 | 14% |
| City of ElkoElko | 0 | 0 | 2,325 | 0% |
| Carlin UtilitiesCarlin | 0 | 0 | 552 | 0% |
| Wells Municipal Water DepartmentWells | 0 | 0 | 361 | 0% |
| South Crestview AssociationElko County | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0% |
| Great Basin Water Co Spring CreekElko County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| West Wendover Water SystemElko County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Great Basin Water Co Spring Creek MHPElko County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Jackpot Water SystemJackpot | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Elko County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Elko County reported 0 lead and 125 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,279 of unknown material.
Which Elko County water systems have the most lead lines?
Jarbidge Water System (72), Tuscarora Water System (22), Montello Water System (22).
How do I check my home in Elko County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.