ZipCheckup grade for 89408: D.

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Health Violations Found

Fernley, NV (89408): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems - 49/100

EPA data for Fernley Public Works

Health Violations Found PFAS Detected

Health-based violation records by water system:

Fernley Public Works (1)

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 89408 in Fernley, NV contain 2 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

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources

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Safety Score

D 49/100

Water Quality PFAS above MCL 1 health-based violation

Lead Risk Below action level Below the reporting limit, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2023-12-31

NFIP Claim History Claim records 4 claims

Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 1 health-based violation and 1 non-health-based (since 2021).
Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
PFAS At least one PFAS result is above an EPA MCL value (UCMR5 sampling; MCL compliance required from 2029).
Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
Flood 4 cumulative NFIP claim records. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.

Contaminant Summary

Health Violations

2 violations 1 health-based PFAS detected

Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record

ZIP-level Home Safety model score: 49 / 100

Bottom 6% of U.S. ZIP codes

Water System

23,064

People Served

Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0

Groundwater

Water Source

Zone 2

County Radon Potential · Moderate

$353K

Median Home ValueState median: $369K

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The critical alert on record for 89408 in Fernley stands alone - no high-priority findings appear in the same compiled data.

PFAS Above an EPA MCL Value (MCL Compliance Required From 2029) CRITICAL

PFAS ("forever chemicals") reported by a water system mapped to this ZIP; highest reported result above an EPA MCL value - PFOS 0.0056 µg/L detected. Many PFAS break down slowly in the environment, and some can accumulate in the body.

What to do: Install a reverse osmosis or activated carbon block filter rated for PFAS removal (NSF/ANSI 53 or 58). See PFAS Contamination below ↓ ↓

Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: 49/100

This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance

94/100

Observed

PFAS MCL screen

0/100

Observed

EPA radon zone

0/100

Observed

Annual EPA AirData AQI

100/100

Observed

Required domains

Drinking water

47/100

Indoor environment

0/100

Outdoor environment

100/100

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 89408 in Fernley, Nevada is mapped to the water system Fernley Public Works (EPA ID: NV0000062). This system provides water to approximately 23,064 people from groundwater sources.

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89442 (Wadsworth) - 4 mi
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89510 (Reno) - 23 mi
89441 (Sparks) - 25 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
89436 (Sparks) - 25 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
89406 (Fallon) - 26 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
89407 (Fallon) - 26 mi
89496 (Fallon) - 26 mi
89434 (Sparks) - 26 mi

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Fernley Public Works (NV0000062) 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.

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PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 89408. One or more compound results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029.

Detected compounds: PFOS.

Highest measured level: 0.0056 µg/L

Reverse osmosis (RO) and activated carbon block filters can reduce PFAS at the tap. Certifications list the compounds covered: an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 claim for PFOA/PFOS does not cover every PFAS, so check that the product lists the compounds detected here.

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Environmental Hazards (11) MODERATE

Home & Infrastructure (6) OK

Cost & Community (9) HIGH

CPSC product recall notices

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Fernley has 4 FEMA flood claims 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 89408 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 2 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 89408 (primary system: Fernley Public Works), 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 89408's water come from?

The recorded water source for Fernley Public Works, a system mapped to ZIP code 89408, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 23,064 people.

How does Fernley water compare to the national average?

Fernley's Home Safety Score ranks lower than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 100% of ZIP codes within Nevada.

How can I get my water tested in Fernley?

If Fernley Public Works 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.

What is the radon risk for 89408?

89408 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Churchill County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

Are there PFAS (forever chemicals) in 89408's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 89408. One or more PFAS results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 89408?

FEMA records contain 4 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 89408; 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

APA

ZipCheckup. (2026). Fernley, NV (89408): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems - 49/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/89408/

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Page version: October 2026.

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Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 89408

ZIP Code	City, State	Distance	Grade	Violations
89442	Wadsworth, NV	4.4 mi	N/A	0
89429	Silver Springs, NV	15.4 mi	N/A	33
89424	Nixon, NV	16.9 mi	N/A	0
89510	Reno, NV	22.7 mi	N/A	0
89441	Sparks, NV	24.8 mi	C	2
89436	Sparks, NV	25.2 mi	C	2
89406	Fallon, NV	25.6 mi	B	2
89407	Fallon, NV	25.9 mi	N/A	0
89496	Fallon, NV	25.9 mi	N/A	0
89434	Sparks, NV	26.0 mi	N/A	0