Safest Drinking Water in Nevada 2026
Nevada has 5 public water systems serving 2,753,326 people. The safest system is Truckee Meadows Water Authority in Reno with a score of 100/100.
Top 5 Water Systems in Nevada
| # | Water System | City | Pop. Served | Source | Violations | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Truckee Meadows Water Authority | Reno | 442,000 | Surface water | 0 | A (100) |
| 2 | North Las Vegas Utilities | North Las Vegas | 376,515 | Surface water | 0 | A (100) |
| 3 | Henderson City Of | Henderson | 336,534 | Surface water | 0 | A (100) |
| 4 | Las Vegas Valley Water District | Las Vegas | 1,539,277 | Surface water | 0 | B (80) |
| 5 | Carson City Public Works | Carson City | 59,000 | Surface water | 0 | B (80) |
Water quality data for Nevada is sourced from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), which tracks compliance for all public water systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Truckee Meadows Water Authority in Reno has the highest Water Safety Score in Nevada at 100/100 (Grade A), serving 442,000 people.
Nevada has 5 public water systems serving 2,753,326 people. The average Water Safety Score is 92/100.
The Water Safety Score (0-100) is based on health violations (40%), contaminant exceedances (30%), enforcement history (20%), and monitoring violations (10%). Higher scores mean cleaner, safer water.
Water Safety Score: health violations (40%), contaminant exceedances (30%), enforcement history (20%), monitoring violations (10%).