Water Quality Report

Carson City, NV (89701): 1 Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data for Carson City Public Works

High County Radon Potential

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 89701 in Carson City, NV contain 1 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 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 N/A

Water Quality Concerns 1 non-health-based violation record in EPA data

Lead Risk Below action level 0.0027 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2023-12-31

NFIP Claim History Claim records 53 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 violation (non-health) (since 2021).
Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0027 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.
Flood 53 cumulative NFIP claim records. Check the current FEMA map for a specific address.

Contaminant Summary

Violations on record (not health-based)

1 violation

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 Consumer Confidence Report: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record

Water System

59,000

People Served

Health Violations (since 2021)

Surface water

Water Source

0.0027 mg/L

Reported Lead Result

Zone 1

County Radon Potential · High

$416K

Median Home Value13% above state median ($369K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance

98/100

Observed

PFAS MCL screen

100/100

Observed

EPA radon zone

Unknown

Evidence missing

Annual EPA AirData AQI

100/100

Observed

Required domains

Drinking water

99/100

Indoor environment

Unknown

Outdoor environment

100/100

Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (7) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 89701 in Carson City, Nevada is mapped to the water system Carson City Public Works (EPA ID: NV0000015). This system provides water to approximately 59,000 people from surface water sources.

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89702 (Carson City) - 1 mi
89711 (Carson City) - 2 mi
89712 (Carson City) - 2 mi
89713 (Carson City) - 2 mi
89714 (Carson City) - 2 mi
89721 (Carson City) - 2 mi
89703 (Carson City) - 2 mi - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
89706 (Carson City) - 4 mi - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
89705 (Carson City) - 7 mi
89704 (Washoe Valley) - 9 mi

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Carson City Public Works (NV0000015) 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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UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records

Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 89701 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.

📊 EPA UCMR5 · View source →

Environmental Hazards (11) MODERATE

Home & Infrastructure (6) MODERATE

Cost & Community (9) HIGH

CPSC product recall notices

These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.

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Protect Your Home in Carson City

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Carson City has 53 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 89701 was built around 1988. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.

Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 89701 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 1 violation since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 89701 (primary system: Carson City Public Works), including 0 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 89701's water come from?

The recorded water source for Carson City Public Works, a system mapped to ZIP code 89701, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 59,000 people.

How can I get my water tested in Carson City?

If Carson City 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.

Is lead a concern in 89701 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 89701 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0027 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2023-12-31). 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 89701?

89701 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Carson 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 89701?

FEMA records contain 53 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 89701; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is AE, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. This is a substantial claim history, but claim count is not a count of distinct events or properties. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA

ZipCheckup. (2026). Carson City, NV (89701): 1 Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/89701/

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Page version: October 2026.

Nearby ZIP Code Reports

Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 89701

ZIP Code	City, State	Distance	Grade	Violations
89702	Carson City, NV	1.3 mi	N/A	0
89711	Carson City, NV	2.0 mi	N/A	0
89712	Carson City, NV	2.0 mi	N/A	0
89713	Carson City, NV	2.0 mi	N/A	0
89714	Carson City, NV	2.0 mi	N/A	0
89721	Carson City, NV	2.0 mi	N/A	0
89703	Carson City, NV	2.2 mi	N/A	1
89706	Carson City, NV	3.6 mi	N/A	4
89705	Carson City, NV	7.3 mi	C	0
89704	Washoe Valley, NV	8.9 mi	B	0