A95/100
TRUCKEE MEADOWS WATER AUTHORITY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 442,000 people · Nevada
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NV0000190
Violations
1
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 1992.
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 TRUCKEE MEADOWS WATER AUTHORITY
Is TRUCKEE MEADOWS WATER AUTHORITY water safe to drink?
TRUCKEE MEADOWS WATER AUTHORITY water receives a grade of A (95/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 76 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has TRUCKEE MEADOWS WATER AUTHORITY detected?
76 contaminants were tested in TRUCKEE MEADOWS WATER AUTHORITY's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does TRUCKEE MEADOWS WATER AUTHORITY have any EPA violations?
Yes, TRUCKEE MEADOWS WATER AUTHORITY has 1 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 1992. Violation types include TT. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does TRUCKEE MEADOWS WATER AUTHORITY serve?
TRUCKEE MEADOWS WATER AUTHORITY serves approximately 442,000 people, Nevada. The system provides water to 2 communities: Reno, Sparks.
What type of water does TRUCKEE MEADOWS WATER AUTHORITY provide?
TRUCKEE MEADOWS WATER AUTHORITY sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NV0000190.
How does TRUCKEE MEADOWS WATER AUTHORITY compare to other utilities in Nevada?
TRUCKEE MEADOWS WATER AUTHORITY scores 95/100 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.