Monitoring Violations NV

Topaz Ranch Estates Gid and Water Company

EPA ID: NV0000239 · 1,545 people served · 3 ZIP codes

While 5 violations did appear in Topaz Ranch Estates Gid and Water Company's five-year monitoring record, none remain unresolved — the utility has returned to full compliance and continues to serve approximately 1,545 residents under all current EPA drinking water standards.

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

C · 61
Avg Safety Score
1,545
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
2
Contaminants Flagged
$588K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Topaz Ranch Estates Gid and Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$81,861
Median Household Income
14,252
Service Area Population
29%
Disadvantaged Population
47th
Poverty Percentile
33th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Topaz Ranch Estates Gid and Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $81,861 and an estimated 14,252 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% 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

Topaz Ranch Estates Gid and 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
7th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
43th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Douglas 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

64 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Topaz Ranch Estates Gid and Water Company compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 3 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 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 →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,400
Radon Mitigation $1,200
PFAS Treatment $167
Total Estimated Cost $2,767

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,767 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

TOPAZ RANCH ESTATES GID AND WATER CO (EPA ID: NV0000239) is a community water system in Nevada that serves approximately 1,545 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: C (61/100)

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

Violation History

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

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
March 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
February 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
December 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
November 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 3 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 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
89444 0.002 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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP 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 Topaz Ranch Estates Gid and Water Company (NV0000239) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Topaz Ranch Estates Gid and Water Company water safe to drink?

Topaz Ranch Estates Gid and Water Company has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Topaz Ranch Estates Gid and Water Company serve?

Topaz Ranch Estates Gid and Water Company serves approximately 1,545 people across 3 ZIP codes in Nevada.

Where does Topaz Ranch Estates Gid and Water Company get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Groundwater
Drawn from underground aquifers via wells.
Disinfectant used
Chlorine
Treatment chemicals reported
chlorine

Source: Topaz Ranch Estates Gid and Water Company Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Source water assessment from Topaz Ranch Estates Gid and Water Company Consumer Confidence Report:
The Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) prepares Source Water Assessments for all public water systems. The assessment identifies the origins of the water and identifies potential sources of contamination directly related to the source. The assessment is an evaluation of the susceptibility of the water source to contamination. For information on the assessment contact the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Safe Drinking Water at (775) 687-9520.

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Standard
Disinfection plus one or more treatment additives — typically corrosion control, pH adjustment, or fluoridation. Standard regime for utilities serving treated municipal water.

Treatment chemicals and what each one does

Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.

Disinfectant
Inactivates bacteria, viruses, and parasites in the treated water.
chlorine

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from Topaz Ranch Estates Gid and Water Company Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

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
401
Unknown Material
388
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,545
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.

Learn about lead in drinking water →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Topaz Ranch Estates Gid and Water Company safe to drink?
Topaz Ranch Estates Gid and Water Company has a C safety grade based on 5 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Topaz Ranch Estates Gid and Water Company's water?
Detected contaminants include Revised Total Coliform 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 Topaz Ranch Estates Gid and Water Company serve?
Topaz Ranch Estates Gid and Water Company serves approximately 1,545 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Topaz Ranch Estates Gid and Water Company's water source?
Topaz Ranch Estates Gid and Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Topaz Ranch Estates Gid and Water Company's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Topaz Ranch Estates Gid and Water Company's service area?
The Topaz Ranch Estates Gid and Water Company service area has a median household income of $81,861. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Topaz Ranch Estates Gid and Water Company get its water?
Topaz Ranch Estates Gid and 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. 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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