1
At 16.1 GPG, North Las Vegas's water qualifies as very hard. This can cause limescale in pipes and shorten appliance lifespan.
2
PFAS have been identified in North Las Vegas's water at 2.9 parts per trillion. A reverse osmosis system is the most reliable home treatment.
3
Chlorine levels may affect the taste of North Las Vegas's tap water. A carbon filter improves flavor.

Score

58 /100

Poor

"Good" threshold (70)

North Las Vegas tap water is sourced from Colorado River Lake Mead and treated by City of North Las Vegas Utilities. PFAS forever chemicals have been detected. Water hardness is very hard at 16.1 GPG which may cause scale buildup. TDS is 645 ppm which is above the EPA secondary guideline of 500 ppm. Overall purity score: 58/100 (Poor). Updated for 2026.

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PFAS Detected Very Hard Water (16.1 GPG) Moderate Chlorine

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Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher

Pitcher Filter

$80-95

Why this fits North Las Vegas

Removes 99%+ of PFAS detected in North Las Vegas's water
Eliminates chlorine taste and odor from North Las Vegas's water
NSF/ANSI 42 + NSF/ANSI 53 + NSF/ANSI 401 certified

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No installation fill and pour

Removes 365+ contaminants including PFAS

Small capacity 2-3 people

Filter replacements every 4 months

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Waterdrop G3P800 Tankless RO

Tankless Reverse Osmosis

$380-450

Why this fits North Las Vegas

Removes 99%+ of PFAS detected in North Las Vegas's water
Eliminates chlorine taste and odor from North Las Vegas's water
NSF/ANSI 58 + NSF 372 certified

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No tank saves cabinet space

800 GPD fast flow rate

Higher upfront cost

Filter replacements are proprietary

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APEC Water Systems ROES-50

Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis

$195-220

Why this fits North Las Vegas

Removes 99%+ of PFAS detected in North Las Vegas's water
Eliminates chlorine taste and odor from North Las Vegas's water
NSF/ANSI 58 certified

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5-stage filtration removes 99%+ of contaminants

Long-lasting filters (6-12 month replacement)

Requires under-sink installation

Wastes some water during filtration

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Waterdrop 10UA Under-Sink Filter

Under-Sink Carbon Filter

$40-60

Why this fits North Las Vegas

Eliminates chlorine taste and odor from North Las Vegas's water
NSF/ANSI 42 certified
Budget-friendly at $40-60

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Very affordable

Easy DIY install no plumber

Does not remove PFAS or hardness

Single point of use only

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North Las Vegas Water FAQ

Is North Las Vegas NV tap water safe to drink in 2026?

North Las Vegas tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 58/100 (Poor) on PurityMap for 2026. PFAS forever chemicals have been detected at 2.9 ppt. An NSF-certified filter is strongly recommended. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.

Does North Las Vegas NV use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?

North Las Vegas uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.8 ppm. Chloramine is harder to remove than free chlorine and requires a catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis filter. Standard Brita-style pitchers will NOT remove chloramine.

How hard is North Las Vegas NV water and what is the TDS level?

North Las Vegas water hardness is 16.1 grains per gallon (very hard) with a TDS of 645 ppm (unacceptable). This level causes noticeable scale buildup in water heaters kettles and dishwashers. A water softener is recommended to protect plumbing and reduce soap usage.

Has PFAS been found in North Las Vegas NV drinking water?

Yes. PFAS forever chemicals have been detected in North Las Vegas water at approximately 2.9 ppt according to EPA UCMR5 monitoring data. A reverse osmosis or NSF P473-certified filter is the most effective residential solution.

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Data Sources

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PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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