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TOWN OF MINDEN

PWS ID: NV0000168 · MINDEN, Nevada 89423

TOWN OF MINDEN serves 3,500 people in MINDEN, Nevada using Groundwater water sources. It has 47 recorded EPA violations, including 13 health-based violations. PFAS "forever chemicals" were detected in UCMR5 testing (1 compound found).

Water Quality Snapshot: TOWN OF MINDEN

TOWN OF MINDEN is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 3,500 residents in MINDEN, Nevada (Douglas County) through 2,294 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 47 total violations for this system , of which 13 (28%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 26 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2013.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Coliform (TCR), recorded in 13 violations (MCL, health-based). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 1 PFAS compound was detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 27.7 ppt. PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to health effects at very low exposure levels.

Across Nevada, EPA tracks 589 public water systems serving 3,455,285 people, with 56,333 cumulative violations and 6,657 health-based violations on record. About 93% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 95.6 violations. TOWN OF MINDEN's 47 violations sit below the Nevada average. Statewide, 50 of 57 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (87.7%). All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

PFAS Detected

1 PFAS "forever chemicals" detected in testing under EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.

Population Served
3,500
Total Violations
47
Health-Based Violations
13
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
2,294
County
Douglas
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
13
Monitoring Violations
26
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Coliform (TCR) MCL 13 2013
Coliform (TCR) MR 9 2007
Simazine MR 6 2011
Atrazine MR 6 2011
Arsenic MR 4 2007
Lead and Copper Rule MR 1 2000

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 18 of 540 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFTA 9/26/2023 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 9/26/2023 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 9/26/2023 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 9/26/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 9/26/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 9/26/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 9/26/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 9/26/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 9/26/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 9/26/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 9/26/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 9/26/2023 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 9/26/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 9/26/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 9/26/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 9/26/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 9/26/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 9/26/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 9/26/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 9/26/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 9/26/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 9/26/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 9/26/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 9/26/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 9/26/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/26/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/26/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 9/26/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 9/26/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 7/26/2023 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 7/26/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 7/26/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 7/26/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 7/26/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 7/26/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 7/26/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 7/26/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 7/26/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 7/26/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 7/26/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 7/26/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 7/26/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 7/26/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 7/26/2023 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 7/26/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 7/26/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 7/26/2023 10.2000 µg/L 9 µg/L Detected
PFTA 7/26/2023 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 7/26/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 7/26/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records — or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status — go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for TOWN OF MINDEN.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS — Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID NV0000168 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

Nevada Drinking Water Authority

Nevada's primacy agency administers the Safe Drinking Water Act locally. Search EPA SDWIS for the current state contact, or use the state's public health or environment department portal.

Find NV regulator via EPA SDWIS

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2013 Coliform (TCR) MCL 13 SDWIS / NV0000168 / 3100
2011 Simazine MR 6 SDWIS / NV0000168 / 2037
2011 Atrazine MR 6 SDWIS / NV0000168 / 2050
2007 Coliform (TCR) MR 9 SDWIS / NV0000168 / 3100
2007 Arsenic MR 4 SDWIS / NV0000168 / 1005
2000 Lead and Copper Rule MR 1 SDWIS / NV0000168 / 5000

How TOWN OF MINDEN Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric TOWN OF MINDEN Nevada avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 47 95.6 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 13 11.3 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 1 compound 87.7% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 3,500 5,866 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 589 regulated public water systems in Nevada.

Federal MCL reference — Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds ▼
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TOWN OF MINDEN water safe to drink? ▼
TOWN OF MINDEN (PWS ID: NV0000168) has 47 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 3,500 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does TOWN OF MINDEN serve? ▼
TOWN OF MINDEN serves 3,500 people in MINDEN, Nevada. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 2,294 service connections.
What type of violations does TOWN OF MINDEN have? ▼
TOWN OF MINDEN has 47 total violations: 13 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 26 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in TOWN OF MINDEN water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in TOWN OF MINDEN's water supply: lithium. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does TOWN OF MINDEN use? ▼
TOWN OF MINDEN uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from? ▼
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

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Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.

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