Water Quality in Reno, NV (89502)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 89502.

Past Health-Based Violations

6 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 29 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 86% of US ZIP codes.

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

46,691

Population

36

Water Systems

35

Violations (5yr)

6

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (36)

Truckee Meadows Water Authority

Surface water 442,000 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Great Basin Water Co Cold Springs

1 health-based
Groundwater 9,650 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Sierra Springs Water Co

Purchased surface water 3,000 people served
0 violations

Great Basin Water Co Spanish Springs

All resolved
Groundwater 1,460 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Hungry Valley (Reno-Sparks)

All resolved
Groundwater 620 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Reno Sparks Indian Colony

All resolved
Purchased surface water 457 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pineview Estates

1 health-based
Groundwater 450 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lemmon Valley Meetinghouse Lds

All resolved
Groundwater 450 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Verdi Smoke Shop

All resolved
Groundwater 415 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Ryndon Gas & Food Llc

All resolved
Groundwater 277 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Sonic Burger

All resolved
Groundwater 265 people served
10 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Parr Reno Water Company

Purchased surface water 250 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lower Bucks Lake Lds Camp

Groundwater 220 people served
0 violations

Treasure Mountain Camp

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Sky Ranch Utility

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Mountain Valley Latter-Day Saints Church

Groundwater 110 people served
0 violations

Washoe Valley Meetinghouse Facility Lds

3 health-based
Groundwater 108 people served
7 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved

Brookside Golf Course

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Ke Ta Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Cyprus Mines Corp

Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations

Clear Creek Latter Day Saints Church

1 health-based
Groundwater 40 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Lucky Trailer Park

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Ruby Hill Mine

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Seven Up Bottling Co

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Atlas Motel

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Sage Brush Sams

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Diamond Boat N Sport Shop Inc

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Logisticenter At Midway

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Belles Tea Cottage

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Washoe Lake Boat Landing

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Pepsi Cola

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Rancho Reno Motel

Groundwater 9 people served
0 violations

Silver Spur Motel

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Dutch Wife Motel

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Westerner Motel

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Ace Apartments

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

19 violations
All resolved
NitrateHealth-Based

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

9 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

3 violations
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Reno (89502) has more violations than 86% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 35.

Fewer violations 86th 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.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

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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