Mercury in Nevada Well Water

In Nevada, mercury levels average 0.587 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 1.914 ppb. The EPA limit is 2 ppb. Currently 2.9% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 3,480 wells.

Testing for mercury in Nevada typically costs around $53. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for mercury cost approximately $2,580.

The risk level for mercury in Nevada is rated as minimal. The state average of 0.587 ppb is 36.4% below the national average of 0.923 ppb.