ZipCheckup grade for 89081: A.
Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.
North Las Vegas, NV: 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 91/100
EPA data combined for 2 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: North Las Vegas Utilities)
Health-based violation records by water system:
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 89081 in North Las Vegas, NV contain 1 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 1 are marked health-based.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 1 health-based violation (since 2021).
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0014 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
- Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
- Flood 1 cumulative NFIP claim record. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
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Score Breakdown
Overall Home Safety Score: 91/100
This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.
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Required domains
Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.
Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.
Safety & Health (7) CRITICAL
Your Water System
ZIP code 89081 in North Las Vegas, Nevada is mapped to the water system North Las Vegas Utilities (EPA ID: NV0000175). This system provides water to approximately 376,515 people from surface water sources.
There are 2 community water systems serving this area.
Lead & Copper in Your Water
The EPA requires water systems to monitor lead and copper levels under the Lead and Copper Rule.
| Metal | Measured Level | EPA Action Level | Status | Sample Date or Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | Action-level exceedance on record | 1.3 mg/L | Exceeds action level | Not present in ZipCheckup accepted source data |
Water Systems Serving This Area
| System Name | EPA ID | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Las Vegas Utilities | NV0000175 | 376,515 | Surface water |
| Nellis Air Force Base | NV0003028 | 19,081 | Surface water |
Other Water Quality Reports in Nevada
- 88901 (The Lakes)
- 88905 (The Lakes)
- 89001 (Alamo)
- 89002 (Henderson)
- 89003 (Beatty)
- 89004 (Blue Diamond)
- 89005 (Boulder City)
- 89006 (Boulder City)
- 89007 (Bunkerville)
- 89008 (Caliente)
- 89009 (Henderson)
- 89010 (Dyer)
- 89011 (Henderson)
- 89012 (Henderson)
- 89013 (Goldfield)
- 89014 (Henderson)
- 89015 (Henderson)
- 89016 (Henderson)
- 89017 (Hiko)
- 89018 (Indian Springs)
Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 89086 (North Las Vegas) - 2 mi
- 89033 (North Las Vegas) - 2 mi
- 89084 (North Las Vegas) - 3 mi
- 89030 (North Las Vegas) - 3 mi
- 89087 (North Las Vegas) - 3 mi
- 89031 (North Las Vegas) - 4 mi
- 89115 (Las Vegas) - 4 mi - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 89036 (North Las Vegas) - 4 mi
- 89032 (North Las Vegas) - 5 mi
- 89191 (Nellis Afb) - 5 mi
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for North Las Vegas Utilities (NV0000175) on EPA.gov.
4 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.
UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records
Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 89081 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.
The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.
Environmental Hazards (11) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (8) OK
CPSC product recall notices
These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.
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Home & Flood Insurance
The ZIP code for this report in North Las Vegas has 1 FEMA flood claim on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 89081 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 1 violation since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 89081 (primary system: North Las Vegas Utilities), including 1 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.
Where does 89081's water come from?
The recorded water source for North Las Vegas Utilities, a system mapped to ZIP code 89081, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 376,515 people.
How does North Las Vegas water compare to the national average?
North Las Vegas's Home Safety Score ranks better than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 66% of ZIP codes within Nevada.
How can I get my water tested in North Las Vegas?
If North Las Vegas Utilities supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.
Is lead a concern in 89081 tap water?
The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 89081 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.00138 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2024-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.
What is the radon risk for 89081?
89081 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Clark County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.
What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 89081?
FEMA records contain 1 flood insurance claim filed in ZIP code 89081; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is A, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). North Las Vegas, NV: 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 91/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/89081/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 89081
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89086 | North Las Vegas, NV | 2.2 mi | A | 0 |
| 89033 | North Las Vegas, NV | 2.4 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 89084 | North Las Vegas, NV | 2.8 mi | A | 0 |
| 89030 | North Las Vegas, NV | 3.4 mi | A | 0 |
| 89087 | North Las Vegas, NV | 3.4 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 89031 | North Las Vegas, NV | 3.6 mi | A | 0 |
| 89115 | Las Vegas, NV | 3.7 mi | A | 1 |
| 89036 | North Las Vegas, NV | 4.1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 89032 | North Las Vegas, NV | 4.5 mi | A | 0 |
| 89191 | Nellis Afb, NV | 4.7 mi | A | 0 |
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