Monitoring Violations NV

Indian Springs Water Company Inc.

EPA ID: NV0000082 · 900 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Indian Springs Water Company Inc.'s current EPA file includes 1 unresolved violation — every outstanding finding is documented in federal records for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 900 residents across its service territory.

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

A · 87
Avg Safety Score
900
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00081 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
1
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Indian Springs Water Company Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$60,313
Median Household Income
5,901
Service Area Population
53%
Disadvantaged Population
57th
Poverty Percentile
57th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Indian Springs Water Company Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $60,313 and an estimated 5,901 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 53% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Indian Springs Water Company Inc.'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Clark 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

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 65% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Indian Springs Water Company Inc. compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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. 1 detection 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

PFAS Treatment
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $500

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 $500 (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

Indian Springs Water Company Inc. (EPA ID: NV0000082) is a community water system in Nevada that serves approximately 900 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: A (87/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 monitoring/reporting violation recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
September 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 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
89018 0.00081 mg/L No N/A
89070 0.00081 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Indian Springs Water Company Inc. (NV0000082) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Indian Springs Water Company Inc. water safe to drink?

Indian Springs Water Company Inc. has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Indian Springs Water Company Inc. serve?

Indian Springs Water Company Inc. serves approximately 900 people across 3 ZIP codes in Nevada.

Where does Indian Springs Water Company Inc. 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
283
Unknown Material
227
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: 900
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

Is water from Indian Springs Water Company Inc. safe to drink?
Indian Springs Water Company Inc. earns a A safety grade with 1 violation in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Indian Springs Water Company Inc.'s water?
Detected contaminants include 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 1 contaminant 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 Indian Springs Water Company Inc. serve?
Indian Springs Water Company Inc. serves approximately 900 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Indian Springs Water Company Inc.'s water source?
Indian Springs Water Company Inc. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Indian Springs Water Company Inc.'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00081 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Indian Springs Water Company Inc.'s service area?
The Indian Springs Water Company Inc. service area has a median household income of $60,313. EPA EJScreen data classifies 53% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Indian Springs Water Company Inc. get its water?
Indian Springs Water Company Inc.'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Indian Springs Water Company Inc. (EPA ID: NV0000082) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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