Water Quality in Nevada City, CA
128 water systems serving 14,549 people
City Overview
Average lead detection across Nevada City water systems is 1.6 ppb (Low). The EPA action level is 15 ppb.
Violation Summary
| Total violations on record | 838 |
| Health-based violations | 237 |
| Lead action level violations | 0 |
| Open (unresolved) violations | 0 |
Water Systems in Nevada City
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nevada City tap water safe to drink?
Nevada City tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants. Review the individual water system pages below for the latest lead sample results and violation history.
What is the water quality in Nevada City, California?
Nevada City has 128 public water systems serving approximately 14,549 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 1.6 ppb. There are 838 total violations on record.
Does Nevada City have lead in the water?
EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 1.6 ppb across Nevada City's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. No lead action level violations are currently reported.
How many water utilities serve Nevada City?
128 public water systems are registered in Nevada City, California with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 14,549 people.