Desert Utilities
EPA ID: NV0000300 · 1,086 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Desert Utilities (NV0000300): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Desert Utilities posted zero EPA violations serving 1,086 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Desert Utilities Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Desert Utilities serves a community with a median household income of $52,378 and an estimated 38,256 residents across its service area.
Environmental Justice Note: 78% 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?
Desert Utilities'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Nevada
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Desert Utilities (EPA ID: NV0000300) is a community water system in Nevada that serves approximately 1,086 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
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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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 Desert Utilities (NV0000300) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Desert Utilities water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Desert Utilities 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 Desert Utilities serve?
Desert Utilities serves approximately 1,086 people across 2 ZIP codes in Nevada.
Where does Desert Utilities get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Desert Utilities Water Quality Report, NV. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nv0000300/
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