Lead Exceeds EPA Action Level at 1 ZIP - Pahrump, NV
4 ZIP codes · 33 EPA violations on record for mapped water systems
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 4 ZIP codes across Pahrump, NV. The area averages a grade B (72/100); water systems associated with 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Pahrump, NV. We compared 4 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade B (72/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 1 | 100% |
| C | 0 | 0% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Mapped ZIP codes in Pahrump ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 89048 | 72 | B | 32 | Above EPA action level |
| 2 | 89041 | — | — | — | No data |
| 3 | 89060 | — | — | 2 | 0.0030 mg/L |
| 4 | 89061 | — | — | 3 | 0.0006 mg/L |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
EPA Violations
- 33 total violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to Pahrump ZIP codes (each system counted once; includes small systems beyond the city utility)
- 2 health-based violation records in the available EPA data
- 3 of 3 directly mapped ZIP records are mapped to water systems with recorded violations
- 1 of 3 ZIP records with known lead status are served by a system whose 90th-percentile lead result exceeded the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | 6 | 2 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 3 | 3 |
| Nitrate | 2 | 2 |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | 1 | 1 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ZIP code in Pahrump has the highest home safety score?
ZIP code 89048 has the highest safety score among scored ZIP codes in Pahrump at 72/100 (grade B). Check the full report for details.
Is Pahrump water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 3 directly mapped ZIP records, 33 EPA violations are recorded; 1 of 3 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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