BIG BEND WATER DISTRICT

PWSID: NV0004092 · Las Vegas, NV · Serves 9,000 people

Health Violations

BIG BEND WATER DISTRICT has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
9,000
Total Violations
2
Health Violations
2
Source Type
Surface Water

BIG BEND WATER DISTRICT (PWSID NV0004092) 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 9,000 people in Las Vegas, NV, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Nevada drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 2 total violations, with 2 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Arsenic. Recorded violations span 2016–2016.

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)
NV0004092
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Las Vegas, NV
Population Served
9,000
Health Violations
Yes (2)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Arsenic 2 2

Violation History (2)

Contaminant Health Date
Arsenic Yes Jul 1, 2016
Arsenic Yes Jul 1, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BIG BEND WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?
BIG BEND WATER DISTRICT has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does BIG BEND WATER DISTRICT serve?
BIG BEND WATER DISTRICT serves 9,000 people in Las Vegas, NV. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does BIG BEND WATER DISTRICT have?
BIG BEND WATER DISTRICT has 2 total violations on record spanning 2016–2016. 2 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in BIG BEND WATER DISTRICT water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Arsenic.

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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