Nevada · population 678,922
Lead pipes in Las Vegas, NV
No lead lines reported
Most of Las Vegas (population 678,922) gets its water from Las Vegas Valley Water District, which reported 425,526 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Las Vegas Valley Water District's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Nevada average (0.1%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Las Vegas Valley Water District (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2.1 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Las Vegas Valley Water District.
Water systems serving Las Vegas
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Valley Water DistrictMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| North Las Vegas UtilitiesServes nearby areas | 0 | 4 | 106,375 | <0.1% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Las Vegas
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Las Vegas Valley Water District's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- North Las Vegas4 lead + galv. lines
- Mesquiteno lead reported
- Elko2,325 unknown
- Lovelockno lead reported
- Sparksno lead reported
- Renono lead reported
- Winnemucca6 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Las Vegas, NV have lead pipes?
Las Vegas Valley Water District, which serves Las Vegas, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Las Vegas?
EPA's service area maps place most of Las Vegas in Las Vegas Valley Water District's service area (PWSID NV0000090). North Las Vegas Utilities also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Las Vegas home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Las Vegas Valley Water District's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Las Vegas be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Las Vegas Valley Water District whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.