Uranium in Nevada Well Water

In Nevada, uranium levels average 22.795 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 78.783 ppb. The EPA limit is 30 ppb. Currently 5.9% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 7,080 wells.

Testing for uranium in Nevada typically costs around $101. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for uranium cost approximately $1,949.

The risk level for uranium in Nevada is rated as low. The state average of 22.795 ppb is 61.3% above the national average of 14.136 ppb.