Minden Water System

This brochure provides an overview of the water quality we supplied last year. It includes details about water sources, potential contaminants, and how our water compares to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state standards.

We're committed to transparency because informed residents are our greatest allies. We encourage you to attend our regularly scheduled public meetings to learn more about our water system improvements. For additional information, please contact Dan Kistler at 775-782-5976.

Our water comes from groundwater sources. As water travels through ground layers, it dissolves natural minerals and can pick up substances from animal or human activities. The Safe Drinking Water Act requires states to develop Source Water Assessments to identify potential contamination sources. Nevada has completed this assessment; for results, please contact us.

Important Health Information from the EPA:

Some individuals may be more vulnerable to water contaminants than the general population. This includes people undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients, those with HIV/AIDS or immune disorders, elderly individuals, and infants. These groups should seek specific advice from healthcare providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on reducing infection risk from microorganisms like Cryptosporidium are available through the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

All water, including bottled varieties, naturally contains some contaminants. Their presence doesn't necessarily indicate a health risk. For information about contaminants and potential health effects, call the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

Water Testing and Monitoring:

Our system tests at least 5 monthly samples for microbiological contaminants under the Total Coliform Rule. While coliform bacteria are typically harmless, their presence can indicate disease-causing bacteria. Follow-up testing determines if harmful bacteria exist when coliforms are detected.

We monitor arsenic levels through seven sampling points near Wells #7 and #8. The EPA's maximum contaminant level (MCL) is 10 ppb. A January 2015 reading showed 16 ppb with a running annual average of 9.25 ppb. Lower winter flows in Well #8 tend to increase arsenic concentrations. We're investigating compliance options, including shutting off these wells during low-demand seasons.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the expectations of aircraft noise abatement operations?
2. What is the airport's official position?
3. How does the airport benefit my community?
4. How can I report aircraft disturbances and are my noise reports counted?
5. Where can I track which flights passed over my neighborhood?
6. Who directs aircraft flight paths?
7. Why don't all planes fly over San Francisco Bay?
8. Why do certain aircraft fly lower than others?
9. Why was I awakened by unusual aircraft noise last night?
10. How does weather affect flight operations?
11. Why do I notice planes during rainy days when I normally don't?
12. Why might a helicopter hover over an area for extended periods at low altitude?
13. How does the airport monitor aircraft noise levels?
14. How do current noise levels compare to historical measurements?
15. What actions can residents take to support their communities?

Noise Glossary - Regulations and measurement metrics

For additional information about aircraft noise concerns, please contact our environmental department.