Lead Pipe Map

Nevada · population 8,225

Lead pipes in Winnemucca, NV

6 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Winnemucca (population 8,225) gets its water from City of Winnemucca. That system reported 0 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,934, with 1,038 more of unknown material.

0.2% of City of Winnemucca's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Nevada average (0.1%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
6Galvanized, replace
1,038Unknown material
2,890Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Winnemucca (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected 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 City of Winnemucca.

Water systems serving Winnemucca

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of WinnemuccaMain system061,0380.2%
Gold Country EstatesServes nearby areas0000%

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 Winnemucca

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Winnemucca's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapCity of Winnemucca details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

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Questions

Does Winnemucca, NV have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Winnemucca, which serves Winnemucca, reported 0 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,038 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Winnemucca?

EPA's service area maps place most of Winnemucca in City of Winnemucca's service area (PWSID NV0000248). Gold Country Estates also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Winnemucca home has a lead service line?

Search your address on City of Winnemucca'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 Winnemucca 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 City of Winnemucca whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.