Crystal Bay, NV Water Safety: 53/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
Unlike better-scoring cities in NV, Crystal Bay records health-based violations across a meaningful portion of its service areas — the overall safety grade is well below average.
How Crystal Bay Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
What You Should Know About Crystal Bay Water
- Homes built before 1986: 64% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $400 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.53.
Who Supplies Your Water in Crystal Bay
A single utility carries the primary residential water load in Crystal Bay, NV — the dominant provider across 1 federally tracked system.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Crystal Bay, Nevada (population ~135), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 9,313 people region-wide.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Crystal Bay — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Crystal Bay: D (53/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Crystal Bay water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Crystal Bay
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89402 | D | INCLINE VILLAGE GID | 9,313 |
All ZIP Codes in Crystal Bay
- 89402 [D]
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
Updated daily.
Health Outcomes in Crystal Bay
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
Housing & Infrastructure in Crystal Bay
With 64% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
While newer cities carry lower aggregate plumbing risk from lead-era construction, Crystal Bay sits firmly in the older category. The median build year of 1971 indicates that more than half the housing stock was built before 1986, when lead solder was still legally used in residential copper plumbing — and a substantial portion likely predates 1970, when lead pipes were still commonly installed for service lines. These two thresholds together define the elevated plumbing risk environment that older housing cities carry, independent of what the municipal water supply delivers to the meter.
Over half of homes in Crystal Bay were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Crystal Bay Homeowners
Low proportionality — that's the Crystal Bay picture when remediation costs are placed against typical home equity.
Remediation costs in Crystal Bay are relatively low compared to home values. The $0–$800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 394% above the Nevada average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Crystal Bay
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.
Wherever 64% of local housing was built before solder rules changed — as is the case in Crystal Bay — a faucet-level sample closes the gap that aggregate utility data cannot.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
What You Can Do in Crystal Bay
- 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. An NSF-certified pitcher or under-sink filter removes most common contaminants.
- Check your home's plumbing. With 64% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
- Review your water system's CCR. Your utility publishes an annual Consumer Confidence Report with detailed test results. Request it or find it online.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Crystal Bay, NV