Douglas County Carson Valley System
EPA ID: NV0002216 · 6,488 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Douglas County Carson Valley System (NV0002216): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA monitoring data for Douglas County Carson Valley System shows an unblemished five-year compliance history - no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 6,488 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Douglas County Carson Valley System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Douglas County Carson Valley System serves a community with a median household income of $101,455 and an estimated 10,828 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Douglas County Carson Valley System'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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.
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
Douglas County Carson Valley System (EPA ID: NV0002216) is a community water system in Nevada that serves approximately 6,488 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 89423 in Minden.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0019 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.
Need help with your water quality?
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.
- 89423 - Minden
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Douglas County Carson Valley System (NV0002216) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Douglas County Carson Valley System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Douglas County Carson Valley System 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 Douglas County Carson Valley System serve?
Douglas County Carson Valley System serves approximately 6,488 people across 1 ZIP code in Nevada.
Where does Douglas County Carson Valley System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Douglas County Carson Valley System Water Quality Report, NV. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nv0002216/
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