Nevada

Groundwater (Aquifer)

Fallon, NV

Moderate Risk Updated February 2026
71
Purity Score

Health Insights

  • 1
    Hard water (10 gpg) can cause scale buildup in pipes and appliances but is generally safe to drink.
  • 2
    Chlorine levels are within EPA limits but may affect taste and smell.

Current Score

71 / 100
Moderate
"Good" threshold (70)

Sourced from the basalt aquifer; historically high arsenic is now treated below federal limits. Sources: Fallon CCR.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there arsenic in Fallon water?
The city treats water to be well below the legal limit of 10 ppb.
Is Fallon water hard?
Yes, it is hard, averaging around 10 GPG.
Where does Fallon water come from?
It is pumped from a deep basalt groundwater aquifer.

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Data Sources & Methodology

  • EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • City of Fallon Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)
  • USGS regional water monitoring data

PurityMap compiles publicly available data and does not perform independent testing.

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