Water Quality: Nellis Afb, NV
1 water system • 19,081 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Nellis Afb is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 19,081 people, and has 4 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 3 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Nellis Afb's violation count is 97% below the national average for Nevada. Contaminants associated with violations include TTHM.
Contaminants Found
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Nellis Afb
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE | NV0003028 | Surface Water | 19,081 | 4 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.