Nevada · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Nye County, NV
11 community water systems serving Nye County reported 0 lead and 832 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 619 of unknown material. The most are in Tonopah Public Utilities.
8.9% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Nevada average (0.1%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 8.9%
- Unknown 6.6%
- Non-lead 85%
Water systems serving Nye County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonopah Public UtilitiesNye County | 0 | 832 | 301 | 55% |
| Gabbs Water SystemGabbs | 0 | 0 | 161 | 0% |
| Manhattan Town WaterManhattan | 0 | 0 | 85 | 0% |
| Shoshone Estates Water Co INCNye County | 0 | 0 | 59 | 0% |
| Amargosa Water CompanyNye County | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0% |
| Great Basin Water CompanyNye County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mountain Falls Water System GBWCNye County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Round Mountain PucRound Mountain | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Desert UtilitiesNye County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Country View Estates GBWCNye County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Beatty Water and Sanitation DistrictBeatty | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Nye County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Nye County reported 0 lead and 832 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 619 of unknown material.
Which Nye County water systems have the most lead lines?
Tonopah Public Utilities (832).
How do I check my home in Nye County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.