Historical Compliance Records NV 21 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Silver Knolls Mutual Water Company

EPA ID: NV0004021 ยท 120 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Silver Knolls Mutual Water Company (NV0004021): 21 past health-based violations, since resolved. A total of 22 EPA violations spanning the past five monitoring years sit on Silver Knolls Mutual Water Company's record - every finding has been officially cleared, and the supplier now holds current compliance status for its service population of approximately 120 people, with no outstanding enforcement of any kind.

Data: EPA SDWIS

120
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
22
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
2
Contaminants Flagged
$404K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Silver Knolls Mutual Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$88,212
Median Household Income
59,944
Service Area Population
26%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
29%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Silver Knolls Mutual Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $88,212 and an estimated 59,944 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Silver Knolls Mutual Water Company'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

26 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
42 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 38% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Silver Knolls Mutual Water Company compares to EPA limits

Barium 21 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 2 mg/L

What This Means For You

Barium at 21 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 2 mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 16 detections recorded. 6 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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 โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Nevada

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Pleasant Valley
110 people
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135 people
0 violations
Sunset Mhp
90 people
1 violation
Sunrise Estates
90 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,500

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 Property Value Decline $20,185

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$17,760
10 years
$35,520
20 years
$71,040

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,500 (one-time) vs. $35,520 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

Silver Knolls Mutual Water Company (EPA ID: NV0004021) is a community water system in Nevada that serves approximately 120 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 22 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 21 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
January 1, 2026 Barium Health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Barium Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Barium Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Barium Health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Barium Health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Barium Health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Barium Health-based Archived
April 1, 2024 Barium Health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Barium Health-based Archived
October 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Archived
July 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Archived
April 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Archived
October 1, 2022 Barium Health-based Archived
July 1, 2022 Barium Health-based Archived
April 1, 2022 Barium Health-based Archived
January 1, 2022 Barium Health-based Archived
October 1, 2021 Barium Health-based Archived
July 1, 2021 Barium Health-based Archived
April 1, 2021 Barium Health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Barium Inorganic 21 Yes
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

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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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 Silver Knolls Mutual Water Company (NV0004021) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Silver Knolls Mutual Water Company water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Silver Knolls Mutual Water Company; its 22 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Silver Knolls Mutual Water Company serve?

Silver Knolls Mutual Water Company serves approximately 120 people across 2 ZIP codes in Nevada.

Where does Silver Knolls Mutual Water Company get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Silver Knolls Mutual Water Company's water?
Detected contaminants include Barium, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 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 Silver Knolls Mutual Water Company serve?
Silver Knolls Mutual Water Company serves approximately 120 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Silver Knolls Mutual Water Company's water source?
Silver Knolls Mutual Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Silver Knolls Mutual Water Company's service area?
The Silver Knolls Mutual Water Company service area has a median household income of $88,212. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Silver Knolls Mutual Water Company get its water?
Silver Knolls Mutual Water Company'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Silver Knolls Mutual Water Company: 21 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nv0004021/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Silver Knolls Mutual Water Company (EPA ID: NV0004021) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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