Historical Compliance Records NV

Steamboat Springs Waterworks Inc.

EPA ID: NV0000282 ยท 998 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Steamboat Springs Waterworks Inc. (NV0000282): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Since the flagged events, Steamboat Springs Waterworks Inc. resolved all 1 violation - compliant today, 998 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

998
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
1
Contaminants Flagged
$630K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Steamboat Springs Waterworks Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$125,505
Median Household Income
40,537
Service Area Population
26%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
12%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Steamboat Springs Waterworks Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $125,505 and an estimated 40,537 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Steamboat Springs Waterworks 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

22 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
43 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 34% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Steamboat Springs Waterworks Inc. compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment 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. 8 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,500

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 $2,500 (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

Steamboat Springs Waterworks Inc. (EPA ID: NV0000282) is a community water system in Nevada that serves approximately 998 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 89521 in Reno.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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
July 1, 2021 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 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.

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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 Steamboat Springs Waterworks Inc. (NV0000282) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Steamboat Springs Waterworks Inc. water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Steamboat Springs Waterworks Inc.; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Steamboat Springs Waterworks Inc. serve?

Steamboat Springs Waterworks Inc. serves approximately 998 people across 1 ZIP code in Nevada.

Where does Steamboat Springs Waterworks Inc. get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Steamboat Springs Waterworks Inc.'s water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment 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 Steamboat Springs Waterworks Inc. serve?
Steamboat Springs Waterworks Inc. serves approximately 998 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Steamboat Springs Waterworks Inc.'s water source?
Steamboat Springs Waterworks Inc. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Steamboat Springs Waterworks Inc.'s service area?
The Steamboat Springs Waterworks Inc. service area has a median household income of $125,505. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Steamboat Springs Waterworks Inc. get its water?
Steamboat Springs Waterworks 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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