Water Quality: Pahrump, NV
15 water systems • 19,832 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Pahrump is served by 15 public water systems with a combined service population of 19,832 people, and has 187 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 5 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Pahrump's violation count is 35% above the national average for Nevada. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, E. coli, Stage 2 DBP.
Contaminants Found
Can cause anemia in infants and young children; may cause nervous system effects at high levels.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant used to control taste, odor, and microorganisms
EPA limit: 0.8 mg/L
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
Trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids that increase cancer risk and may cause adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Chlorine disinfection reacting with natural organic matter in source water
EPA limit: TTHM: 0.080 mg/L; HAA5: 0.060 mg/L
Water Systems Serving Pahrump
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT BASIN WATER COMPANY | NV0000270 | Groundwater | 11,322 | 3 |
| MOUNTAIN FALLS WATER SYSTEM GBWC | NV0000920 | Groundwater | 4,198 | 3 |
| DESERT UTILITIES | NV0000300 | Groundwater | 1,086 | 0 |
| COUNTRY VIEW ESTATES GBWC | NV0005032 | Groundwater | 1,072 | 7 |
| PAHRUMP UTILITY COMPANY INC | NV0000926 | Groundwater | 985 | 2 |
| GABBS WATER SYSTEM | NV0000063 | Groundwater | 411 | 50 |
| DESERT MIRAGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION | NV0000831 | Groundwater | 230 | 2 |
| CALVADA MEADOWS GBWC | NV0000408 | Groundwater | 112 | 0 |
| PLEASANT VALLEY | NV0000402 | Groundwater | 110 | 28 |
| SPRING MOUNTAIN MOTOR SPORTS RANCH | NV0001093 | Groundwater | 85 | 2 |
| RANCHO VISTA 4 | NV0002571 | Groundwater | 50 | 10 |
| RANCHO VISTA 3 | NV0005039 | Groundwater | 50 | 55 |
| CHIPMUNK RETREAT | NV0002554 | Groundwater | 45 | 1 |
| MANHATTAN TOWN WATER | NV0000165 | Groundwater | 40 | 12 |
| ANCHOR IN MHP | NV0005033 | Groundwater | 36 | 12 |
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.