F2/100
DESERT UTILITIES — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,086 people · Nevada
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NV0000300
Violations
86
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2009.
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 DESERT UTILITIES
Is DESERT UTILITIES water safe to drink?
DESERT UTILITIES water receives a grade of F (2/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 86 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has DESERT UTILITIES detected?
1 contaminants were tested in DESERT UTILITIES's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does DESERT UTILITIES have any EPA violations?
Yes, DESERT UTILITIES has 86 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2009. Violation types include MR, MCL, Other. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does DESERT UTILITIES serve?
DESERT UTILITIES serves approximately 1,086 people, Nevada.
What type of water does DESERT UTILITIES provide?
DESERT UTILITIES sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NV0000300.
How does DESERT UTILITIES compare to other utilities in Nevada?
DESERT UTILITIES scores 2/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Nevada state page for a full comparison of water systems.