Lyon County, NV
These figures come from wells tested in Lyon County, NV, not from any one well.
- Manganese is common in wells in Lyon County, NV (8 of 36 tested wells were over that level), so it's worth testing for.
- Sulfate is common in wells in Lyon County, NV (37 of 126 tested wells were over that level), so it's worth testing for.
- Iron is not common in wells in Lyon County, NV (2 of 34 tested wells were over). Only a test tells you about your own well.
- Wells in Lyon County, NV are typically hard (118 wells tested).
- Only a test of your own well tells you about your water.
What to test for
Start with the four this site covers:
- manganese (common in wells here)
- sulfate (common in wells here)
- iron
- hardness
Most well owners also test for these. We point to the source and don't interpret the results.
- arsenic: occurs naturally in groundwater in many regions. USGS: arsenic and drinking water
- nitrate: common near farmland and septic systems. EPA: private drinking water wells
- total coliform bacteria: the standard yearly well check. EPA: private drinking water wells
- lead and copper: from household plumbing, especially when pH is below 6.5. EPA: lead in drinking water
- PFAS: several states run private-well sampling programs. EPA: PFAS
- a certified lab: states certify labs and some run their own private-well programs. Nevada's certified-lab list (from your state drinking-water program)
The numbers
County figures describe the wells sampled there, not any one well. Exact counts, sample years and sources are below.
Iron Recent
| Level it's compared with | 0.3 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Share of wells over the level | 5.9% |
| Wells over the level / wells judged | 2 of 34 |
| Median | 0.0082 mg/L |
| Years sampled | 1974–2021 |
| Wells | 34 |
| Test results | 165 |
| Wells left out | 1 |
| Sources | USGS (107), YERINGTON_WQX (1) |
Manganese Recent
| Level it's compared with | 0.05 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Share of wells over the level | 22% |
| Wells over the level / wells judged | 8 of 36 |
| Median | 0.00484 mg/L |
| Years sampled | 1974–2021 |
| Wells | 36 |
| Test results | 178 |
| Wells left out | 1 |
| Sources | USGS (111), YERINGTON_WQX (1) |
Hardness Recent
| Level it's compared with | none; hardness is shown in bands |
|---|---|
| Share of wells very hard | 48% |
| Median | 166.75 mg/L as CaCO₃ |
| Years sampled | 1970–2014 |
| Wells | 118 |
| Test results | 184 |
| Wells left out | 1 |
| Sources | USGS (118) |
Sulfate Recent
| Level it's compared with | 250 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Share of wells over the level | 29% |
| Wells over the level / wells judged | 37 of 126 |
| Median | 98.4 mg/L |
| Years sampled | 1970–2021 |
| Wells | 126 |
| Test results | 198 |
| Wells left out | 3 |
| Sources | USGS (125), YERINGTON_WQX (1) |