Water System Report NV

Lovelock Meadows Water District

EPA ID: NV0000161 · 3,562 people served · 1 ZIP code

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Lovelock Meadows Water District kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 3,562 people served.

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

B · 70
Avg Safety Score
3,562
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$180K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lovelock Meadows Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$66,250
Median Household Income
5,043
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lovelock Meadows Water District serves a community with a median household income of $66,250 and an estimated 5,043 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% 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

Lovelock Meadows Water District'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.

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

About 1% of homes in Pershing 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

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Lovelock Meadows Water District (EPA ID: NV0000161) is a community water system in Nevada that serves approximately 3,562 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 89419 in Lovelock.

Average Home Safety Score: B (70/100)

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

Violation History

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

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
89419 0.001 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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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 Lovelock Meadows Water District (NV0000161) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lovelock Meadows Water District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Lovelock Meadows Water District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Lovelock Meadows Water District serve?

Lovelock Meadows Water District serves approximately 3,562 people across 1 ZIP code in Nevada.

Where does Lovelock Meadows Water District 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
174

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 →

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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
1,436
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: 3,562
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 Lovelock Meadows Water District safe to drink?
Lovelock Meadows Water District earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Lovelock Meadows Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lovelock Meadows Water District serve?
Lovelock Meadows Water District serves approximately 3,562 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Lovelock Meadows Water District's water source?
Lovelock Meadows Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lovelock Meadows Water District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Lovelock Meadows Water District's service area?
The Lovelock Meadows Water District service area has a median household income of $66,250. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lovelock Meadows Water District get its water?
Lovelock Meadows Water District'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.
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