Current Noncompliance NV

Gardnerville Ranchos Gid

EPA ID: NV0000066 ยท 11,300 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Gardnerville Ranchos Gid (NV0000066): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Five-year compliance data for Gardnerville Ranchos Gid includes 1 violation the EPA has not yet marked resolved - those open findings are part of the utility's current enforcement profile, covering a service population of approximately 11,300 residents across the area it supplies.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 64
Avg Safety Score
11,300
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
3
Contaminants Flagged
$537K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Gardnerville Ranchos Gid Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$86,820
Median Household Income
25,359
Service Area Population
13%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
33%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Gardnerville Ranchos Gid serves a community with a median household income of $86,820 and an estimated 25,359 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Gardnerville Ranchos 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Gardnerville Ranchos Gid compares to EPA limits

Barium 2 mg/L (100% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 2 mg/L

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 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 โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Nevada

B 1 violation
C 1 violation
0 violations
Incline Village Gid
9,313 people
B 4 violations
City of Fallon
9,184 people
B 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $1,200
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $2,950

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,950 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Gardnerville Ranchos Gid (EPA ID: NV0000066) is a community water system in Nevada that serves approximately 11,300 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (64/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 2 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2023 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Barium Inorganic 2 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

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

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by NV or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Gardnerville Ranchos Gid (NV0000066) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gardnerville Ranchos Gid water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Gardnerville Ranchos Gid serve?

Gardnerville Ranchos Gid serves approximately 11,300 people across 2 ZIP codes in Nevada.

Where does Gardnerville Ranchos Gid get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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.

Samples collected
406

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Gardnerville Ranchos Gid safe to drink?
Gardnerville Ranchos Gid has a C safety grade based on 4 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Gardnerville Ranchos Gid's water?
Detected contaminants include Barium, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Gardnerville Ranchos Gid serve?
Gardnerville Ranchos Gid serves approximately 11,300 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Gardnerville Ranchos Gid's water source?
Gardnerville Ranchos Gid draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Gardnerville Ranchos Gid's service area?
The Gardnerville Ranchos Gid service area has a median household income of $86,820. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Gardnerville Ranchos Gid get its water?
Gardnerville Ranchos 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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Gardnerville Ranchos Gid (NV): 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nv0000066/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

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