A87/100
HENDERSON CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 336,534 people · Nevada
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NV0000076
Violations
2
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.50 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.004 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 1991.
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 HENDERSON CITY OF
Is HENDERSON CITY OF water safe to drink?
HENDERSON CITY OF water receives a grade of A (87/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 77 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has HENDERSON CITY OF detected?
77 contaminants were tested in HENDERSON CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does HENDERSON CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, HENDERSON CITY OF has 2 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 1991. Violation types include MR, Other.
How many people does HENDERSON CITY OF serve?
HENDERSON CITY OF serves approximately 336,534 people, Nevada. The system provides water to 1 community: Henderson.
What type of water does HENDERSON CITY OF provide?
HENDERSON CITY OF sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NV0000076.
How does HENDERSON CITY OF compare to other utilities in Nevada?
HENDERSON CITY OF scores 87/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Nevada state page for a full comparison of water systems.