Water System Report NV

Fairgrounds/sunrise Estates

EPA ID: NV0002540 · 1,011 people served · 1 ZIP code

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Fairgrounds/sunrise Estates — the supplier serving 1,011 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

1,011
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$647K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Fairgrounds/sunrise Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$101,455
Median Household Income
10,828
Service Area Population
13%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
26%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Fairgrounds/sunrise Estates 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?

Groundwater

Fairgrounds/sunrise Estates'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
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Douglas County, Nevada rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

33 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 47% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.

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 →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $2,900

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,900 (one-time) vs. $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

Fairgrounds/sunrise Estates (EPA ID: NV0002540) is a community water system in Nevada that serves approximately 1,011 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 89423 in Minden.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Fairgrounds/sunrise Estates (NV0002540) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fairgrounds/sunrise Estates water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Fairgrounds/sunrise Estates has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Fairgrounds/sunrise Estates serve?

Fairgrounds/sunrise Estates serves approximately 1,011 people across 1 ZIP code in Nevada.

Where does Fairgrounds/sunrise Estates get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
53
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,011
Reported to Nevada

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Fairgrounds/sunrise Estates meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Fairgrounds/sunrise Estates serve?
Fairgrounds/sunrise Estates serves approximately 1,011 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Fairgrounds/sunrise Estates's water source?
Fairgrounds/sunrise Estates draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Fairgrounds/sunrise Estates's service area?
The Fairgrounds/sunrise Estates service area has a median household income of $101,455. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Fairgrounds/sunrise Estates get its water?
Fairgrounds/sunrise Estates'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.
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