The Lakes, NV Water Safety: 66/100 (2026)
3 ZIP codes · 3 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
The Lakes, NV: mid-range safety grade, uneven compliance across service areas.
How The Lakes Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Who Supplies Your Water in The Lakes
The Lakes, NV is covered by 3 major water utilities out of 3 federally tracked systems, each managing its own pipes, treatment processes, and EPA filings. What a household gets from the tap depends on which provider's system serves that address.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 3 ZIP codes in The Lakes, Nevada, covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 1,573,358 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in The Lakes — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for The Lakes: C (66/100)
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
The Lakes water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for The Lakes
- 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): 3 ZIP codes
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88901 | C | NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE | 19,081 |
| 88905 | C | BOULDER CITY | 15,000 |
| 89163 | C | LAS VEGAS VALLEY WATER DISTRICT | 1,539,277 |
All ZIP Codes in The Lakes
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 The Lakes
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 You Can Do in The Lakes
- 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. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for The Lakes, NV