Is Carson City tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Carson City's tap water meets all EPA standards and scores well on our analysis. It is generally safe to drink though filtration can improve taste and provide extra precaution.

85/100
Purity Score
1
Issues Found
5.5 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

1 Issue Detected in Carson City

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.3 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Carson City
Nevada

897,018,970,289,703 · Kings Canyon Creek and groundwater

Carson City, NV Water Quality Report

Low Risk Updated March 2026 58,639 residents
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85
Purity Score

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
1.8 ppb
Nitrate
0.4 mg/L
Arsenic
0.3 mg/L
Hardness
5.5 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    Carson City's water meets current EPA standards. Filtration can improve taste and provide extra safety.

Score

85 /100
Excellent
"Good" threshold (70)

Carson City tap water is sourced from Kings Canyon Creek and groundwater and treated by Carson City Public Works. Overall purity score: 85/100 (Excellent). Updated for 2026.

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Carson City Water FAQ

Is Carson City NV tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Carson City tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 85/100 (Excellent) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Carson City NV use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Carson City uses chlorine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.0 ppm. Standard activated carbon filters including pitcher filters are effective at removing free chlorine taste and odor.
How hard is Carson City NV water and what is the TDS level?
Carson City water hardness is 5.5 grains per gallon (moderate) with a TDS of 210 ppm (fair). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Carson City NV drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Carson City drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Carson City?
Based on Carson City's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Carson City water scores well overall. A pitcher filter provides extra precaution and improves taste for drinking and cooking.

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • Carson City Public Works CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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