Jean, NV Water Safety: 99/100 (2026)
2 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
Water systems serving Jean hold a strong EPA compliance record — the city places among the better-performing areas in NV with few health-based violations on file.
How Jean Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
What You Should Know About Jean Water
- Average lead level: 0.0011 mg/L.
- CDC health risk index: 12.48 — above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Jean
Consolidated water delivery characterizes Jean, NV: among 1 system in federal records, one utility holds the dominant service position — carrying the rate-setting authority, the infrastructure obligations, and the EPA reporting burden for most residential addresses.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Jean, Nevada, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 2,411 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Jean — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Jean: A (99/100)
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
Jean water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0011 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 2 ZIP codes
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89019 | A | Jean Utility Services Inc. | 560 |
| 89026 | A | Jean Utility Services Inc. | 560 |
All ZIP Codes in Jean
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 Jean
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
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Jean
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 Jean 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.
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