Water System Report NV

Southern Desert Correctional Ctr Ndoc

EPA ID: NV0005062 ยท 6,200 people served ยท 77 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Southern Desert Correctional Ctr Ndoc (NV0005062): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Across every monitored period in the past five years, Southern Desert Correctional Ctr Ndoc reported no EPA violations for its service population of 6,200.

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

6,200
People Served
77
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$416K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Southern Desert Correctional Ctr Ndoc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$73,515
Median Household Income
1,625,332
Service Area Population
41%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
29%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Southern Desert Correctional Ctr Ndoc serves a community with a median household income of $73,515 and an estimated 1,625,332 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 41% 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

Southern Desert Correctional Ctr Ndoc'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
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. 81 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 โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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Indian Hills Gid
5,962 people
C 1 violation
C 1 violation
0 violations
City of Yerington
5,050 people
C 11 violations
D 3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $735
Water Filtration $304
PFAS Treatment $260
Total Estimated Cost $1,299

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 $1,299 (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

Southern Desert Correctional Ctr Ndoc (EPA ID: NV0005062) is a community water system in Nevada that serves approximately 6,200 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 77 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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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ZIP Codes Served

This system serves 77 ZIP codes:

89101 ยท 89102 ยท 89103 ยท 89104 ยท 89105 89106 ยท 89107 ยท 89108 ยท 89109 ยท 89110 89111 ยท 89112 ยท 89113 ยท 89114 ยท 89115 89116 ยท 89117 ยท 89118 ยท 89119 ยท 89120 89121 ยท 89122 ยท 89123 ยท 89124 ยท 89125 89126 ยท 89127 ยท 89128 ยท 89129 ยท 89130 89131 ยท 89132 ยท 89133 ยท 89134 ยท 89135 89136 ยท 89137 ยท 89138 ยท 89139 ยท 89140 89141 ยท 89142 ยท 89143 ยท 89144 ยท 89145 89146 ยท 89147 ยท 89148 ยท 89149 ยท 89150 89151 ยท 89152 ยท 89153 ยท 89154 ยท 89155 89156 ยท 89157 ยท 89158 ยท 89159 ยท 89160 89161 ยท 89162 ยท 89164 ยท 89165 ยท 89166 89169 ยท 89170 ยท 89173 ยท 89177 ยท 89178 89179 ยท 89180 ยท 89183 ยท 89185 ยท 89193 89195 ยท 89199

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Southern Desert Correctional Ctr Ndoc (NV0005062) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southern Desert Correctional Ctr Ndoc water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Southern Desert Correctional Ctr Ndoc has no recorded violations in the past 5 years - a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Southern Desert Correctional Ctr Ndoc serve?

Southern Desert Correctional Ctr Ndoc serves approximately 6,200 people across 77 ZIP codes in Nevada.

Where does Southern Desert Correctional Ctr Ndoc 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.

Samples collected
29

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Lead Service Line Inventory

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

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized โ€” Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
19
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 ยท 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 6,200
Reported to Nevada

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) ยท 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?
Southern Desert Correctional Ctr Ndoc meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Southern Desert Correctional Ctr Ndoc serve?
Southern Desert Correctional Ctr Ndoc serves approximately 6,200 people with drinking water across 77 ZIP codes.
What is Southern Desert Correctional Ctr Ndoc's water source?
Southern Desert Correctional Ctr Ndoc draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Southern Desert Correctional Ctr Ndoc's service area?
The Southern Desert Correctional Ctr Ndoc service area has a median household income of $73,515. EPA EJScreen data classifies 41% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Southern Desert Correctional Ctr Ndoc get its water?
Southern Desert Correctional Ctr Ndoc'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. (2026). Southern Desert Correctional Ctr Ndoc Water Report, NV. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nv0005062/
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  title  = {{Southern Desert Correctional Ctr  Ndoc Water Report, NV}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nv0005062/}
}

Data as of April 2026.

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