National Drinking Water Database
Phosphorus in Nevada
Phosphorus is a component of fertilizer and manure, and a common pollutant in municipal wastewater discharges.
The Most Polluted Communities in Nevada
1 water utilities reported detecting Phosphorus in tap water since 2004, according to EWG's analysis of water quality data supplied by state water agencies
Ranked by highest average Phosphorus level
| Rank | System | Population Served | Positive test results of total reported tests | Average Level (Range) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunrise Estates Minden, NV | 91 | 1 of 1 | 50 ppb (50 ppb) |
Health Based Limits for Phosphorus
| Standard | Description | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Lifetime health-based limit, non-cancer risk | Concentration of a chemical in drinking water that is not expected to cause any adverse, noncarcinogenic health effects for a lifetime of exposure. The Lifetime health-based limit (or Health Advisory, HA) is based on exposure for a a 70-kg adult consuming 2 liters of water per day. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. | 0.1 ppb |
| Drinking Water Equivalent Level | A lifetime exposure concentration protective of adverse, noncarcinogenic health effects, that assumes all of the exposure to a contaminant is from drinking water. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. | 0.5 ppb |
Violation Summary for Phosphorus in Nevada
There are no violations reported for this contaminant in Nevada