A88/100
NORTH LAS VEGAS UTILITIES — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 376,515 people · Nevada
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NV0000175
Violations
1
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) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 1994.
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 NORTH LAS VEGAS UTILITIES
Is NORTH LAS VEGAS UTILITIES water safe to drink?
NORTH LAS VEGAS UTILITIES water receives a grade of A (88/100), 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 NORTH LAS VEGAS UTILITIES detected?
77 contaminants were tested in NORTH LAS VEGAS UTILITIES's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does NORTH LAS VEGAS UTILITIES have any EPA violations?
Yes, NORTH LAS VEGAS UTILITIES has 1 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 1994. Violation types include MR.
How many people does NORTH LAS VEGAS UTILITIES serve?
NORTH LAS VEGAS UTILITIES serves approximately 376,515 people, Nevada. The system provides water to 1 community: North Las Vegas.
What type of water does NORTH LAS VEGAS UTILITIES provide?
NORTH LAS VEGAS UTILITIES 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 NV0000175.
How does NORTH LAS VEGAS UTILITIES compare to other utilities in Nevada?
NORTH LAS VEGAS UTILITIES scores 88/100 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.