NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE
PWSID: NV0003028 · Nellis Afb, NV · Serves 19,081 people
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE has 3 health-based violations out of 3 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE (PWSID NV0003028) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 19,081 people in Nellis Afb, NV, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Nevada drinking-water program.
The system's federal compliance record contains 3 total violations, with 3 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). Recorded violations span 2017–2025.
A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Nevada state drinking-water program's public portal.
System Details
- EPA ID (PWSID)
- NV0003028
- System Type
- CWS
- Water Source
- Surface Water
- Location
- Nellis Afb, NV
- Population Served
- 19,081
- Health Violations
- Yes (3)
What contaminants are in this water system?
| Contaminant | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 3 | 3 |
Violation History (3)
| Contaminant | Health | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Yes | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Yes | Jul 1, 2017 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Yes | Apr 1, 2017 |
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About This Data
Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services
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