Nevada · 16 community water systems
Lead pipes in Washoe County, NV
16 community water systems serving Washoe County reported 0 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 435 of unknown material.
0% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Nevada average (0.1%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
435Unknown
211,858Non-lead
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0.2%
- Non-lead 100%
Water systems serving Washoe County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Mining CompanyEmpire | 0 | 0 | 127 | 0% |
| Grandview Terrace Water DistrictWashoe County | 0 | 0 | 63 | 0% |
| Rio Vista NV LLCWashoe County | 0 | 0 | 62 | 0% |
| Conestoga MHPWashoe County | 0 | 0 | 55 | 0% |
| Lark Mobile Home ParkWashoe County | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0% |
| Gerlach GidGerlach | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0% |
| Verdi Meadows Utility Company INCWashoe County | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0% |
| Alpine Mobile Home ParkWashoe County | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0% |
| Reno Sahara Trailer ParkWashoe County | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0% |
| Rosemount Water CoWashoe County | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0% |
| Mount Rose Bowl Property Owners Water CoWashoe County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Truckee Meadows Water AuthorityReno | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sun Valley GidWashoe County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Great Basin Water Co Cold SpringsWashoe County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Incline Village GidIncline Village | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Great Basin Water Co Spanish SpringsWashoe County | 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 Washoe County have lead pipes?
No confirmed lead lines were reported, but 435 service lines are still of unknown material.
How do I check my home in Washoe 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.