Water System Report NV

Sierra Estates Gid

EPA ID: NV0000030 · 170 people served · 10 ZIP codes

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Sierra Estates Gid has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 170 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

170
People Served
10
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

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 Sierra Estates Gid Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$74,819
Median Household Income
65,163
Service Area Population
29%
Disadvantaged Population
49th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sierra Estates Gid serves a community with a median household income of $74,819 and an estimated 65,163 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Sierra Estates Gid's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
45th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
49th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Carson City, Nevada rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $360
PFAS Treatment $50
Total Estimated Cost $1,610

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,610 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Sierra Estates Gid (EPA ID: NV0000030) is a community water system in Nevada that serves approximately 170 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 10 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Sierra Estates Gid (NV0000030) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sierra Estates Gid water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Sierra Estates Gid has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Sierra Estates Gid serve?

Sierra Estates Gid serves approximately 170 people across 10 ZIP codes in Nevada.

Where does Sierra Estates Gid get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
70
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 170
Reported to Nevada

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Sierra Estates Gid meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Sierra Estates Gid serve?
Sierra Estates Gid serves approximately 170 people with drinking water across 10 ZIP codes.
What is Sierra Estates Gid's water source?
Sierra Estates Gid draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Sierra Estates Gid's service area?
The Sierra Estates Gid service area has a median household income of $74,819. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Sierra Estates Gid get its water?
Sierra Estates Gid's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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