Public water system record
Old River Water Company
Serves an area of Churchill County, NV · 300 people served
Federal records show 13 health-based violations and 86 monitoring/reporting issues for Old River Water Company in the last ten years. The most serious issue in this window was a resolved Revised Total Coliform Rule violation.
System profile
Source water
Groundwater
ZIP
89406
EPA system ID
NV0000303
- Health-based violations, last 10 years
- 13
- Resolved
- 13
- Unresolved
- 0
- Any acute record
- No
- Monitoring issues, last 10 years
- 86
Key facts
- Old River Water Company draws water from 2 wells.
- Highest measured level in the last 10 years: Arsenic, 0.029 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (2.9 times the limit), 2021.
- Most recent formal enforcement: compliance order with a penalty by Nevada, June 2015.
- Record on file since 1991, with 29 health-based violations before October 19, 2016.
- Lead pipe inventory: 0 lead and 0 unknown out of 111 service lines.
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Health-based violations
Since October 2016Violation data reflects EPA records through March 2026. For the most current status, visit the EPA ECHO database.
| Contaminant | Rule family | Start date | Status | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Revised Total Coliform Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
110 | Dec 9, 2023 | Resolved | No |
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Revised Total Coliform Rule
Treatment technique failure
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110 | Nov 14, 2023 | Resolved | No |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 12 µg/L, federal limit 10 µg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
330 | Oct 1, 2021 | Resolved | No |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.019 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (1.9 times the limit)
|
330 | Jul 1, 2021 | Resolved | No |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.026 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (2.6 times the limit)
|
330 | Apr 1, 2021 | Resolved | No |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.029 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (2.9 times the limit)
|
330 | Jan 1, 2021 | Resolved | No |
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Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.029 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (2.9 times the limit)
|
330 | Oct 1, 2020 | Resolved | No |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.028 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (2.8 times the limit)
|
330 | Jul 1, 2020 | Resolved | No |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.024 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (2.4 times the limit)
|
330 | Apr 1, 2020 | Resolved | No |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.024 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (2.4 times the limit)
|
330 | Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved | No |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.019 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (1.9 times the limit)
|
330 | Oct 1, 2019 | Resolved | No |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.013 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
330 | Jul 1, 2019 | Resolved | No |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.016 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
330 | Jul 1, 2019 | Resolved | No |
Monitoring and reporting issues
Since October 2016Missed tests or reports, not contaminants found above a limit.
| Issue | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
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Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2025 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
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Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2024 | Resolved |
|
E. coli
Monitoring and reporting
|
Sep 24, 2024 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2024 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2024 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2023 | Resolved |
|
Consumer Confidence Rule
OTHER
|
Oct 1, 2023 | Resolved |
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Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2023 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2023 | Resolved |
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Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2023 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Consumer Confidence Rule
OTHER
|
Jul 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Revised Total Coliform Rule
RPT
|
Jun 11, 2020 | Resolved |
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Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
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Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
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Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
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Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
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Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
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Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
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Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
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Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
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Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
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Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
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Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
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Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
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Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
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Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
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Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Revised Total Coliform Rule
Monitoring violation
|
Nov 1, 2019 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2019 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2019 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2019 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2019 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2019 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2018 | Resolved |
|
Nitrite
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2017 | Resolved |
|
Nitrite
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2017 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2017 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2017 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2017 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2017 | Resolved |
|
CYANIDE
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2011 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
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Thallium, Total
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2011 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
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Beryllium, Total
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2011 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
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Antimony, Total
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2011 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
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Nickel
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2011 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Thallium, Total
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2011 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
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Beryllium, Total
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2011 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
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Antimony, Total
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2011 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
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Nickel
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2011 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
Full record since 1991
EPA's records for Old River Water Company go back to 1991. Before October 19, 2016 they list 29 health-based violations (29 resolved) and 17 monitoring or reporting violations.
| Violations that began in | Health-based | Monitoring and reporting |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 1 |
| 2000s | 4 | 2 |
| 2010 to October 18, 2016 | 25 | 14 |
| October 19, 2016 to 2019 | 3 | 13 |
| 2020s | 10 | 64 |
Most recent health-based violation before October 19, 2016: Arsenic, began January 2016, Resolved.
Show all 29 health-based violations before October 19, 2016
| Contaminant | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.035 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (3.5 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.034 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (3.4 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2015 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.03 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (3 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2015 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.034 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (3.4 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2015 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.031 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (3.1 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2015 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.03 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (3 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2014 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.031 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (3.1 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2014 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.027 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (2.7 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2014 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.03 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (3 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2014 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.03 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (3 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2013 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.029 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (2.9 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2013 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.029 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (2.9 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2013 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.029 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (2.9 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2013 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.028 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (2.8 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2012 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.028 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (2.8 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2012 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.028 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (2.8 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2012 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.027 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (2.7 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2012 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.027 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (2.7 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2011 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.026 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (2.6 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2011 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.027 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (2.7 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2011 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.026 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (2.6 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2011 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.026 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (2.6 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2010 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.025 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (2.5 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2010 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.025 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (2.5 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2010 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.025 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (2.5 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2010 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.026 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (2.6 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2009 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.027 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (2.7 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2009 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.027 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (2.7 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2009 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.026 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (2.6 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2009 | Resolved |
Enforcement actions
Nevada regulators took 2 formal enforcement actions against Old River Water Company between 2013 and 2015. The most recent was a compliance order with a penalty in June 2015.
| Date | By | Action | Violations covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2015 | Nevada | Compliance order with a penalty | 11 violations (9 health-based): Arsenic, Public Notice |
| Apr 29, 2013 | Nevada | Compliance order (no penalty) | 20 violations (20 health-based): Arsenic |
What the violations mean
Arsenic
11 incidentsArsenic exceeded the federal limit
Long-term arsenic exposure is linked to cancer and cardiovascular effects
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2 incidentsThe system did not meet a requirement of the Revised Total Coliform Rule
Coliform and E. coli rules protect against bacteria in the distribution system
Where the water comes from
Old River Water Company draws water from 2 wells.
Annual water quality report
Old River Water Company must give its customers an annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report) by July 1, with the levels its tests found in the previous year.
Systems serving 500 or fewer people may meet the rule by telling customers the report is available on request, so you may need to ask Old River Water Company for a copy.
Find a posted report with EPA's Consumer Confidence Report search
Testing your own water
To test the water at your tap, or a private well this record does not cover, use a laboratory certified for drinking water by Nevada.
Certified drinking water labs by state EPA guidance for private wells