Nellis Afb, NV Home Safety: Home Safety 92/100
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Nellis Afb: A.
Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.
Nellis Afb, NV carries a grade in ZipCheckup's upper tier; any health-based violations on record should be checked per water system.
How Nellis Afb Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Nellis Afb Water: The Quick Version
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0014 mg/L.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.48.
Water Systems Serving Nellis Afb
Here the list of water systems for Nellis Afb, NV has a single entry, while the figure of 1 count every system federal data connect to the area's ZIP codes.
- A
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Nellis Afb, Nevada (population ~486), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 376,515 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Nellis Afb: A (92/100)
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
Nellis Afb water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0014 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89191 | A | North Las Vegas Utilities | 376,515 |
All ZIP Codes in Nellis Afb
- 89191 [A]
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.
CDC Health Data for Nellis Afb
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
How Old Is Nellis Afb's Housing Stock?
Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Federal restrictions on lead pipe, solder and flux in new drinking water plumbing date from the 1986 Safe Drinking Water Act amendments; the median build year of 2005 for Nellis Afb is one reference point against that date.
Most homes in Nellis Afb were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Protecting Children from Lead in Nellis Afb
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Available area-level lead records for Nellis Afb do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. 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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