Carson City Public Works
EPA ID: NV0000015 · 59,000 people served · 12 ZIP codes
Over the tracked period, Carson City Public Works logged 1 EPA violation — each has been remedied, and the system now supplies 59,000 people in good standing.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 10 (2024) to 20 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Carson City Public Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Carson City Public Works serves a community with a median household income of $80,253 and an estimated 71,270 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Carson City Public Works's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 1% of homes in Douglas County, Nevada rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Carson City Public Works compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
CARSON CITY PUBLIC WORKS (EPA ID: NV0000015) is a community water system in Nevada that serves approximately 59,000 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 12 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (82/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89701 | 0.0027 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 89702 | 0.0027 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 89703 | 0.0027 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 89706 | 0.0027 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 89711 | 0.0027 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 89712 | 0.0027 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 89713 | 0.0027 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 89714 | 0.0027 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 89721 | 0.0027 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 9 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
- 89411 — Genoa
- 89701 — Carson City
- 89702 — Carson City
- 89703 — Carson City
- 89704 — Washoe Valley
- 89705 — Carson City
- 89706 — Carson City
- 89711 — Carson City
- 89712 — Carson City
- 89713 — Carson City
- 89714 — Carson City
- 89721 — Carson City
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Carson City Public Works (NV0000015) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carson City Public Works water safe to drink?
Carson City Public Works has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Carson City Public Works serve?
Carson City Public Works serves approximately 59,000 people across 12 ZIP codes in Nevada.
Where does Carson City Public Works get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
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Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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