Historical Compliance Records NV 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Pleasant Valley

EPA ID: NV0000402 ยท 110 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Pleasant Valley (NV0000402): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Five years tracked: Pleasant Valley had 27 violations, all cleared, 110 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

110
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
27
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
26
Contaminants Flagged
$292K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pleasant Valley Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$55,747
Median Household Income
25,473
Service Area Population
78%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
17%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pleasant Valley serves a community with a median household income of $55,747 and an estimated 25,473 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Pleasant Valley'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

34 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 49% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Pleasant Valley compares to EPA limits

PFOA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Chlorodibromomethane 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Bromate 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L
Monochloroacetic Acid 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L

What This Means For You

PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Bromate at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

Monochloroacetic Acid at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L.

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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,600 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Pleasant Valley (EPA ID: NV0000402) is a community water system in Nevada that serves approximately 110 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 89048 in Pahrump.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 27 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 27 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
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Combined Radium Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Gross Beta Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Radium-226 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Radium-228 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 PFOA Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 PFNA Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Monochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Dichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Bromodichloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Dibromochloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Bromoform Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Chlorodibromomethane Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Trichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Monobromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Dibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Bromochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Bromodichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
PFOA PFAS 1 No
PFNA PFAS 1 No
Monochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromodichloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dibromochloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromoform Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Chlorodibromomethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Trichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Monobromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromodichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.001 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 Pleasant Valley (NV0000402) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pleasant Valley water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Pleasant Valley; its 27 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Pleasant Valley serve?

Pleasant Valley serves approximately 110 people across 1 ZIP code in Nevada.

Where does Pleasant Valley get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Pleasant Valley's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Chlorodibromomethane, Bromate. 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 Pleasant Valley serve?
Pleasant Valley serves approximately 110 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Pleasant Valley's water source?
Pleasant Valley draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Pleasant Valley's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Pleasant Valley's service area?
The Pleasant Valley service area has a median household income of $55,747. EPA EJScreen data classifies 78% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Pleasant Valley get its water?
Pleasant Valley'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

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Pleasant Valley (NV): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nv0000402/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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