Metals · 2023
Copper in Las Vegas, NV tap water
Las Vegas, NV's 2023 report shows Copper detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Maximum Las Vegas Valley Water District Distribution System | 2.3 ug/L | None set |
Average Las Vegas Valley Water District Distribution System | 0.85 % | None set |
Verbatim from Las Vegas, NV's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Copper
A metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing.
Short-term exposure causes stomach distress; long-term exposure can damage the liver and kidneys.
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People also ask
+Is there Copper in Las Vegas, NV tap water?
Yes — Las Vegas, NV's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report lists Copper at 0.85 %. Las Vegas, NV's 2023 report shows Copper detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
+What's the federal limit for Copper in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Copper. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Copper?
A metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. Short-term exposure causes stomach distress; long-term exposure can damage the liver and kidneys.
+Where does this Copper measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Copper entry from the 2023 Consumer Confidence Report published by the Las Vegas, NV water utility — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived at /water/nv/las-vegas/2023/source.