Nevada Lead Service Line Replacement Programs
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Nevada?
Nevada has no law we found that decides who pays for the private side of a lead service line, so each utility sets its own policy. Nevada water systems reported 0 lead and 1,093 galvanized lines to EPA (Q3 2026). We list 1 utilities here.
Nevada water systems reported 0 lead and 1,093 galvanized service lines that must be replaced (EPA, Q3 2026). Below: the state rule on who pays, and every Nevada utility with at least 500 such lines, a confirmed program, or a recent lead result above 10 ppb.
Federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (40 CFR 141 Subpart I)
This state has no law we found that decides who pays for the private side of a lead service line, so each utility sets its own policy. Under the federal rule, utilities must replace every lead line and galvanized line that needs it within ten years of November 1, 2027, but the rule does not make utilities pay for the owner's side. Federal infrastructure money passed through the state revolving fund can pay for it, so many utilities offer free or discounted replacement, especially for low-income owners.
Mandatory? No state owner mandate found; the federal rule requires most utilities to replace all lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by 2037.
Funding: State Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (federal lead service line money).
For fiscal year 2026, EPA allotted $27,456,000 to Nevada for lead service line replacement through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, and at least $13,453,440 of it must go out as grants or forgivable loans. Compare every state.
Water testing: Nevada's list of state-certified drinking water labs. All states.
Sources: epa.gov
| Utility | Lead | Galv. | Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonopah Public Tonopah Public Utilities | 0 | 832 | Not confirmed |
Compare: lead lines in every state · cities with the most lead pipes · systems over the lead action level · free programs in Nevada
Smaller Nevada water systems with lead lines
These systems reported fewer than 500 lead and galvanized lines, so they don't have their own page yet. If you're served by one, ask the utility about its replacement plan and use the state rule above.
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storey County Water District Storey County Water District · Storey County | 0 | 118 | 303 |
| Jarbidge Jarbidge Water System · Elko County | 0 | 72 | 11 |
| Montello Montello Water System · Elko County | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Tuscarora Tuscarora Water System · Elko County | 0 | 22 | 3 |
| Mountain City Mountain City Water and Sewer · Elko County | 0 | 9 | 15 |
| Winnemucca City of Winnemucca · Humboldt County | 0 | 6 | 1,038 |
| Alamo Alamo Sewer and Water Gid · Lincoln County | 0 | 4 | 197 |
| North Las Vegas North Las Vegas Utilities · Clark County | 0 | 4 | 106,375 |
| Fallon City of Fallon · Churchill County | 0 | 4 | 263 |
Common questions
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Nevada?
This state has no law we found that decides who pays for the private side of a lead service line, so each utility sets its own policy. Under the federal rule, utilities must replace every lead line and galvanized line that needs it within ten years of November 1, 2027, but the rule does not make utilities pay for the owner's side. Federal infrastructure money passed through the state revolving fund can pay for it, so many utilities offer free or discounted replacement, especially for low-income owners.
Is lead service line replacement mandatory in Nevada?
No state owner mandate found; the federal rule requires most utilities to replace all lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by 2037.
How many lead service lines are in Nevada?
Water systems in Nevada reported 0 lead service lines, 1,093 galvanized lines that need replacement and 121,524 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026), across 15 reporting systems.
Where can I get help paying in Nevada?
Start with your water utility's program; the table on this page shows what we've confirmed. State money flows through: State Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (federal lead service line money). If your utility has no program, see our guide to paying for replacement.