Water Quality in Pahrump, NV (89409)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 89409.

Past Health-Based Violations

5 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 9 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 73% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

237

Population

8

Water Systems

14

Violations (5yr)

5

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)

Great Basin Water Company

All resolved
Groundwater 11,322 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Premier Magnesia

5 health-based
Groundwater 114 people served
13 violations (5yr) · 5 health-based · All resolved

Cyprus Mine

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Arimetco Paradise Peak Mine

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Duckwater School

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Keystone Club

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

White Mountain Bottled Water

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Ione Water System

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

6 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

3 violations
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Pahrump (89409) has more violations than 73% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 14.

Fewer violations 73th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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