Water System Report NV

Silver Springs Mutual Water Company

EPA ID: NV0000223 · 3,070 people served · 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Silver Springs Mutual Water Company (NV0000223): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring - Silver Springs Mutual Water Company has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 3,070 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,070
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.008 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$265K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Silver Springs Mutual Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,661
Median Household Income
7,949
Service Area Population
60%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
37%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Silver Springs Mutual Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $60,661 and an estimated 7,949 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 60% 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

Silver Springs Mutual Water Company'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
40 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 43% 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
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Silver Springs Mutual Water Company (EPA ID: NV0000223) is a community water system in Nevada that serves approximately 3,070 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 89429 in Silver Springs.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.008 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.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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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 Silver Springs Mutual Water Company (NV0000223) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Silver Springs Mutual Water Company water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Silver Springs Mutual Water Company in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Silver Springs Mutual Water Company serve?

Silver Springs Mutual Water Company serves approximately 3,070 people across 1 ZIP code in Nevada.

Where does Silver Springs Mutual Water Company get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Silver Springs Mutual Water Company meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Silver Springs Mutual Water Company serve?
Silver Springs Mutual Water Company serves approximately 3,070 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Silver Springs Mutual Water Company's water source?
Silver Springs Mutual Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Silver Springs Mutual Water Company's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.008 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Silver Springs Mutual Water Company's service area?
The Silver Springs Mutual Water Company service area has a median household income of $60,661. EPA EJScreen data classifies 60% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Silver Springs Mutual Water Company get its water?
Silver Springs Mutual Water Company'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Silver Springs Mutual Water Company Water Quality Report, NV. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nv0000223/
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