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
Great Basin Water Co Cold Springs
1 health-basedSierra Springs Water Co
Great Basin Water Co Spanish Springs
All resolvedHungry Valley (Reno-Sparks)
All resolvedReno Sparks Indian Colony
All resolvedPineview Estates
1 health-basedLemmon Valley Meetinghouse Lds
All resolvedVerdi Smoke Shop
All resolvedRyndon Gas & Food Llc
All resolvedSonic Burger
All resolvedParr Reno Water Company
Lower Bucks Lake Lds Camp
Treasure Mountain Camp
Sky Ranch Utility
Mountain Valley Latter-Day Saints Church
Washoe Valley Meetinghouse Facility Lds
3 health-basedBrookside Golf Course
Ke Ta Mobile Home Park
Cyprus Mines Corp
Clear Creek Latter Day Saints Church
1 health-basedLucky Trailer Park
Ruby Hill Mine
Seven Up Bottling Co
Atlas Motel
Sage Brush Sams
Diamond Boat N Sport Shop Inc
Logisticenter At Midway
All resolvedBelles Tea Cottage
Washoe Lake Boat Landing
Pepsi Cola
Rancho Reno Motel
Silver Spur Motel
Dutch Wife Motel
Westerner Motel
Ace Apartments
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: 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.
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.