Sparks Water Quality

Nevada

Health Violations

The tap water in Sparks, Nevada is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 1,345 people. 2 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 1005 in 2019. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

2
Water Systems
1,345
Population Served
2
Total Violations
2
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Sparks, Nevada is delivered through 2 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 1,345 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Sparks shows 2 total violations across all 2 systems, of which 2 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 1005. 14 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Nevada drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
CANYON GID 1,310 2 Health
ALPINE MOBILE HOME PARK 35 0 Clean

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
1005 2019-07-01
1005 2019-04-01

TRI Facilities in Sparks

Facility Total Releases
Tesla Gigafactory 2.3M lbs
Trivium Packaging USA Inc 43.2K lbs
Highline Warren - Sparks 13.3K lbs
3D Concrete 9.4K lbs
Elite Spice Inc. 1.6K lbs
James Hardie Building Products Reno 954 lbs
3D Concrete - Trico 12 lbs
Jensen Precast 7 lbs
Western Nevada Materials - Spanish Springs 0 lbs
Rinker Reno Pipe 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sparks, Nevada water safe to drink?
Sparks is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 1,345 people. 2 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Sparks have?
Sparks water systems have a total of 2 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 2 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Sparks water?
Health-based violations for Sparks water systems include the following contaminants: 1005. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Sparks?
2 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Sparks, Nevada, collectively covering approximately 1,345 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Sparks get its drinking water?
Sparks's water supply comes from 2 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Sparks?
Yes, 14 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Sparks, Nevada, reporting a combined 2.4M lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro Editorial