Carson City, NV: 4 Violations - Home Safety 67/100
10 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Carson City: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Within Carson City, water safety data for NV reveals moderate quality - federal standards are generally met, but documented exceptions exist in specific service areas.
How Carson City Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Carson City Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 4 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.002 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,610 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.18 - above typical levels.
Carson City's Water Providers
Throughout Carson City, NV, water comes from one of 3 primary utilities out of 5 total systems - independent providers with different rate structures, infrastructure, and compliance records that vary across the service territory.
- C
Overview
We track home safety data for 10 ZIP codes in Carson City, Nevada, covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 65,163 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 4 of 10 ZIP codes.
3 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (75%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Carson City: C (67/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Carson City water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0020 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 4 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 1 ZIP code
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 6 | 1 |
| Lead | Inorganic | 4 | 3 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89706 | — | 4 | 0 | Carson City Public Works |
| 89701 | — | 1 | 0 | Carson City Public Works |
| 89703 | — | 1 | 0 | Carson City Public Works |
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89705 | C | Indian Hills Gid | 5,962 |
All ZIP Codes in Carson City
- 89701 - 1 violation
- 89702
- 89703 - 1 violation
- 89705 [C]
- 89706 - 4 violations
- 89711
- 89712
- 89713
- 89714
- 89721
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Carson City Community Health Snapshot
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
What's in Carson City's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Carson City
While no remediation project is entirely without cost, the relationship between estimated remediation and property values in Carson City is notably favorable - the equity share is small enough that the household financial perspective is one of proportionality rather than pressure, and most homeowners can treat it as routine planning rather than a significant financial event.
Remediation costs in Carson City are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,070–$2,120 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 13% above the Nevada average.
Carson City: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Lead risk in Carson City appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Carson City: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Carson City contains 92 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $11,228. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 67% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The <strong>$1,610</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
What You Can Do in Carson City
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Consumer Confidence Report Rule can reduce the most common contaminant found in Carson City's water.
- Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
Deep Dive Reports
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