Clark County tap water: hardness, PFAS and lead

Clark County, Nevada has about 2,398,871 residents (Census 2024 estimate) and 46 community water systems in EPA records. The largest local system is Las Vegas Valley Water District, serving about 1,539,277 people from surface water.

! 1 of 6 largest systems with health-based violationsPFAS detected at 1 of 6 sampled systemsHardness 16.4 gpg (high confidence)

Public-record figures, not a test of your tap. Not 100% accurate or guaranteed. Confirm with a water test, your utility or a qualified pro before you buy or act.

How hard is Clark County water?

Las Vegas Valley Water District Measured (utility report, 2025) · High confidence

16.4 gpg (280 mg/L), very hard

Source: LAS VEGAS VALLEY WATER DISTRICT water quality report, 2025

Public-record figures, not a test of your tap. Not 100% accurate or guaranteed. Confirm with a water test, your utility or a qualified pro before you buy or act.

Softener size at 16.4 gpg

For a 3-person home using 57 gallons per person per day and regenerating weekly, you'd remove about 19,631 grains between regenerations. Suggested size: 24,000 grain.

Estimate only. Not 100% accurate or guaranteed. Confirm with a water test, your utility or a qualified pro before you buy or act.

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Largest water systems in Clark County

The 6 biggest of 46 community water systems on EPA records for this county. Service areas don't follow county lines; your water bill names your provider.

Las Vegas Valley Water District

NV0000090 · serves about 1,539,277 people · Surface water

✓ No health-based violations✓ Lead below action levelPFAS detected (2 types)

Lead 90th percentile: 2.1 ppb (period starting 2023-01-01) Older result. Action level: 15 ppb (drops to 10 ppb on Nov 1, 2027).

  • PFHxA: highest sample 5.6 ppt (2 of 59 samples); no federal limit
  • PFPeA: highest sample 4.8 ppt (2 of 59 samples); no federal limit

EPA ECHO record

North Las Vegas Utilities

NV0000175 · serves about 376,515 people · Surface water

✓ No health-based violations✓ Lead below action level✓ No PFAS detected

Lead 90th percentile: 1.4 ppb (period starting 2022-01-01) Older result. Action level: 15 ppb (drops to 10 ppb on Nov 1, 2027).

EPA ECHO record

Henderson City of

NV0000076 · serves about 336,534 people · Surface water

✓ No health-based violations✓ Lead below action level✓ No PFAS detected

Lead 90th percentile: 3.8 ppb (period starting 2023-01-01) Older result. Action level: 15 ppb (drops to 10 ppb on Nov 1, 2027).

EPA ECHO record

Virgin Valley Water District

NV0000167 · serves about 26,000 people · Groundwater

✓ No health-based violations✓ Lead below detection✓ No PFAS detected

Lead 90th percentile: <DL (below the lab detection/reporting limit; reported as 0) (period starting 2022-01-01) Older result. Action level: 15 ppb (drops to 10 ppb on Nov 1, 2027).

EPA ECHO record

Nellis Air Force Base

NV0003028 · serves about 19,081 people · Surface water

! 1 health-based violation✓ Lead below action level✓ No PFAS detected

Lead 90th percentile: 6.7 ppb (period starting 2025-01-01). Action level: 15 ppb (drops to 10 ppb on Nov 1, 2027).

EPA ECHO record

Boulder City

NV0000011 · serves about 15,000 people · Surface water

✓ No health-based violations✓ Lead below action level✓ No PFAS detected

Lead 90th percentile: 2.4 ppb (period starting 2022-01-01) Older result. Action level: 15 ppb (drops to 10 ppb on Nov 1, 2027).

EPA ECHO record

Public-record figures, not a test of your tap. Not 100% accurate or guaranteed. Confirm with a water test, your utility or a qualified pro before you buy or act.

A PFAS detection is not a violation. Federal limits (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS) apply to running annual averages, with compliance required by 2029. In May 2026 EPA proposed extending the PFOA/PFOS deadline to 2031 and removing other PFAS limits; not final as of 2026-10-21.

Test your own tap

These are public records for whole systems. Your home's pipes, fixtures and any private well can change what you drink. A certified lab test or a hardness test strip gives you your own numbers. Then use our PFAS and lead filter selector to see which certifications to look for.

Common questions about Clark County water

Is tap water in Clark County safe to drink?

1 of the 6 largest systems here have at least one health-based violation in EPA records since October 2021 (see each system below for status). Las Vegas Valley Water District's most recent lead 90th percentile was 2.1 ppb (2023), below the 15 ppb action level. Public records can't guarantee what comes out of your tap, especially with older plumbing, so a home test is the surest check.

How hard is the water in Clark County?

Las Vegas Valley Water District reports about 16.4 grains per gallon (280 mg/L), which is very hard. For a 3-person home at 16.4 gpg, our softener calculator suggests a 24,000 grain unit as a starting point.

Is there PFAS in Clark County water?

1 of the 6 sampled systems listed here detected at least one PFAS in EPA's UCMR 5 testing. A detection isn't a violation: federal PFAS limits apply to running annual averages starting in 2029.

Which water system serves my address in Clark County?

Most homes are served by Las Vegas Valley Water District or one of the other systems listed on this page, but service areas don't follow county lines. Your water bill names your provider, and its annual Consumer Confidence Report has the full test results.

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Sources for this page

Data as of October 21, 2026. Figures are copied from public records and combined with our own calculations; they can be out of date or wrong. Tapped Out isn't affiliated with any utility or the EPA. Written and reviewed by the Tapped Out team. How we calculate · All sources.