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Pahrump, NV · 20,351 people served · EPA data 2021–2026

Tap water quality in Pahrump, Nevada

Pahrump's water systems logged 2 health-based EPA violations in 2021–2026, most recently in 2024 — a modest record, with lead and copper rule revisions the issue found. For context, Nevada's systems average 4.2 health-based violations each.

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Pahrump water grade: D
Poor — our A–F grade from this city's EPA compliance record, relative to Nevada and the nation. How we grade →
Health-based violations, 2021–20262
Lead And Copper Rule Revisions1
Groundwater Rule1
Great Basin Water Company12,255 served
Mountain Falls Water System Gbwc4,345 served
Desert Utilities1,086 served
Country View Estates Gbwc1,072 served
Nevada quality rank#49 / 51 (76.1/100)
Nevada avg hardness300 PPM (very hard)
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Pahrump tap water FAQ

Is tap water safe to drink in Pahrump?

Pahrump's systems logged 2 health-based violations in 2021–2026, most commonly lead and copper rule revisions. A violation is a red flag for a period of time, not a permanent condition — your utility's current Consumer Confidence Report shows today's status, and a certified home test shows what's at your tap.

Who supplies Pahrump's water?

Great Basin Water Company (serving about 12,255 people); Mountain Falls Water System Gbwc (serving about 4,345 people); Desert Utilities (serving about 1,086 people); Country View Estates Gbwc (serving about 1,072 people). Data: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, July 2026.

How hard is the water in Pahrump?

City-level hardness isn't published in a single federal dataset, but Nevada averages 300 PPM — "very hard" on the USGS scale. Your utility's water quality report lists Pahrump's exact hardness, or a $10 test strip tells you in a minute. If it comes back over 120 PPM, see our water softener guidance in the purification calculator.

Do I need a water filter in Pahrump?

With 2 health-based violations on record in 2021–2026, a certified filter is reasonable insurance here: reverse osmosis ($150–$1,300 installed, Angi 2026) covers lead, nitrates and PFAS at the tap. Test first ($50–$200) so you buy for what's actually present.

Want to know what's actually in your Pahrump water?

Averages describe states, not your faucet. A certified home water test screens for lead, nitrates, bacteria and dozens of other contaminants — the same categories EPA regulates.

Test your water at home

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