Fallon Naval Air Station
EPA ID: NV0000350 · 3,000 people served · 3 ZIP codes
Zero EPA violations over five years — Fallon Naval Air Station has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 3,000.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 9 (2021) to 3 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Fallon Naval Air Station Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Fallon Naval Air Station serves a community with a median household income of $73,268 and an estimated 25,614 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.
Environmental Justice Note: 43% 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?
Fallon Naval Air Station'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.
About 1% of homes in Churchill County, Nevada rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
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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
Fallon Naval Air Station (EPA ID: NV0000350) is a community water system in Nevada that serves approximately 3,000 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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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: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs 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 Fallon Naval Air Station (NV0000350) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fallon Naval Air Station water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Fallon Naval Air Station has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Fallon Naval Air Station serve?
Fallon Naval Air Station serves approximately 3,000 people across 3 ZIP codes in Nevada.
Where does Fallon Naval Air Station get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.