Historical Compliance Records NV 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Topaz Ranch Estates Gid and Water Company

EPA ID: NV0000239 ยท 1,545 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Topaz Ranch Estates Gid and Water Company (NV0000239): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. While 19 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

1,545
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
19
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
16
Contaminants Flagged
$516K
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

Service Area Demographics

$67,302
Median Household Income
14,168
Service Area Population
13%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
29%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Topaz Ranch Estates Gid and Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $67,302 and an estimated 14,168 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง 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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

34 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 48% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

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

Mercury 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Kidney damage, neurological impairment
Cadmium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen
Selenium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.05 mg/L
Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage
Chromium 1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L)
Stomach & intestinal cancer (known carcinogen)

What This Means For You

Mercury at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Cadmium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Selenium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.05 mg/L. Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Chromium at 1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L). Stomach & intestinal cancer (known carcinogen). Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

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

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†’

Mercury was detected in this water system. activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $2,650

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,650 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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 Company (EPA ID: NV0000239) is a community water system in Nevada that serves approximately 1,545 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 19 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 19 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
March 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 13, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
February 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Cadmium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Chromium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Fluoride Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Nitrite Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 1045 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 1036 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Mercury Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 1075 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 1085 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Selenium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Nickel Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Copper Non-health-based 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
Barium Inorganic 1 No
Cadmium Inorganic 1 No
Chromium Inorganic 1 No
Fluoride Inorganic 1 No
Selenium Inorganic 1 No
Nickel Inorganic 1 No
Nitrite Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1036 Other Violation 1 No
Copper Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1045 Other Violation 1 No
Mercury Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1075 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 1085 Other Violation 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.

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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 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?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Topaz Ranch Estates Gid and Water Company; its 19 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

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 2 ZIP codes in Nevada.

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

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Topaz Ranch Estates Gid and Water Company's water?
Detected contaminants include Mercury, Cadmium, Selenium, Chromium. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 2 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.
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 $67,302. 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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Topaz Ranch Estates Gid and Water Company (EPA ID: NV0000239) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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