C50/100
CALIENTE PUBLIC UTILITIES — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,100 people · Nevada
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
NV0000013
Violations
27
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.005 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
5
Violations (last 5yr)
2
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: October 1, 2023 – February 7, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2023 – February 7, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About CALIENTE PUBLIC UTILITIES
Is CALIENTE PUBLIC UTILITIES water safe to drink?
CALIENTE PUBLIC UTILITIES water receives a grade of C (50/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 27 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CALIENTE PUBLIC UTILITIES detected?
1 contaminants were tested in CALIENTE PUBLIC UTILITIES's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CALIENTE PUBLIC UTILITIES have any EPA violations?
Yes, CALIENTE PUBLIC UTILITIES has 27 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 5 are health-based violations.
How many people does CALIENTE PUBLIC UTILITIES serve?
CALIENTE PUBLIC UTILITIES serves approximately 1,100 people, Nevada. The system provides water to 1 community: Caliente.
What type of water does CALIENTE PUBLIC UTILITIES provide?
CALIENTE PUBLIC UTILITIES sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NV0000013.
How does CALIENTE PUBLIC UTILITIES compare to other utilities in Nevada?
CALIENTE PUBLIC UTILITIES scores 50/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Nevada state page for a full comparison of water systems.