South Fork (Te-Moak)

PWSID: 093200366 · Elko, NV · Serves 40 people

Health Violations

South Fork (Te-Moak) has 15 health-based violations out of 15 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
40
Total Violations
15
Health Violations
15
Source Type
Groundwater

South Fork (Te-Moak) (PWSID 093200366) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 40 people in Elko, NV, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Nevada drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 15 total violations, with 15 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Barium, Fluoride, E. coli. Recorded violations span 2017–2023.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Nevada state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
093200366
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Elko, NV
Population Served
40
Health Violations
Yes (15)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Barium 8 8
Fluoride 5 5
E. coli 2 2

Violation History (15)

Contaminant Health Date
Barium Yes Jul 1, 2023
Barium Yes Jul 1, 2023
Barium Yes Jul 1, 2023
Fluoride Yes Jun 2, 2023
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2023
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2023
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2023
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2023
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2023
E. coli Yes Sep 1, 2020
E. coli Yes Sep 1, 2020
Fluoride Yes Mar 28, 2017
Fluoride Yes Mar 28, 2017
Fluoride Yes Mar 28, 2017
Fluoride Yes Mar 28, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Fork (Te-Moak) water safe to drink?
South Fork (Te-Moak) has 15 health-based violations out of 15 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does South Fork (Te-Moak) serve?
South Fork (Te-Moak) serves 40 people in Elko, NV. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does South Fork (Te-Moak) have?
South Fork (Te-Moak) has 15 total violations on record spanning 2017–2023. 15 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in South Fork (Te-Moak) water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Barium, Fluoride, E. coli.

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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