01The verdict: is Katherine Landing water safe?
Katherine Landing's drinking water has significant quality concerns based on EPA testing data. With a grade of D+ (51/100), the system has issues across multiple categories. A water filter is recommended for all residents. The city's 1 water system serves approximately 1,300 residents using surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs).
23 unresolved violations on record
EPA records show open compliance items for this system. Most are administrative, but unresolved items are worth watching.
See what was cited ↓Lead is well under the limit
90th-percentile lead is 1.7 ppb — beneath the 15 ppb federal action level and under the 5 ppb watch threshold.
See the trend ↓73 violations in the last five years
Recent compliance history is the best predictor of future problems — the year-by-year record is below.
See the record ↓Katherine Landing's drinking water received a grade of D+ (51 out of 100), indicating poor water quality. The city's 1 water system serves approximately 1,300 residents using surface water.
Lead levels were measured at 1.7 ppb (90th percentile), well within EPA limits. This system has not yet been tested for PFAS under the EPA UCMR 5 program. The system has 623 violations on record, including 31 health-based violations. 23 remain unresolved.
Katherine Landing ranks #53 out of 63 cities in Nevada for water quality, placing it among the lowest-rated in the state. The city draws from surface water sources, which are more susceptible to seasonal runoff and agricultural contamination, requiring extensive multi-barrier treatment including coagulation, filtration, and disinfection. As a small community water system, Katherine Landing may have fewer resources for advanced treatment technologies and infrastructure upgrades compared to larger utilities. The system has seen 73 violations in the past five years, suggesting a pattern of compliance challenges that residents should monitor closely.
02What's in Katherine Landing's water
Every contaminant flagged in Katherine Landing, on one shared scale: distance to its own legal limit. The red line is the limit — anything past it is out of compliance, and the closer a bar gets, the less headroom the system has.
Full contaminants report
| Contaminant | Detected Level | EPA Limit | Unit | Category | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead (90th percentile) LeadHeavy Metal A toxic heavy metal that can leach into drinking water from older pipes, solder, and fixtures. No amount of lead in water is considered safe. Health EffectsBrain and nervous system damage in children, kidney damage, high blood pressure, and reproductive problems in adults. EPA Limit15 ppb action level Common SourcesCorrosion of lead pipes, lead solder, brass faucets, and household plumbing. | 1.7 | 15 | ppb | Inorganic | Safe |
Cities ranked by 90th-percentile lead PF PFAS in Nevada
Cities ranked by compounds detected Cu Copper in Nevada
Cities ranked by 90th-percentile copper
03Katherine Landing's ten-year track record
Each box is one year. A green check means no EPA violations; a numbered badge counts that year's violations — red if any were health-based, amber if they were monitoring or paperwork issues. The system has 623 violations on record, including 31 health-based violations. 23 remain unresolved.
1 of the last ten years was clean. The numbered years had EPA violations — red when any were health-based, amber when they were paperwork or missed-testing issues.
▼ Down 5.9 ppb since 2005. Latest reading: 1.7 ppb (2023) — 11% of the action level. Sampled at higher-risk homes (90th percentile).
04Where Katherine Landing's water comes from
Katherine Landing's drinking water comes primarily from surface water sources such as rivers, lakes, or reservoirs.
Surface Water
Rivers, lakes, or reservoirs — more exposed to runoff, agriculture, and seasonal swings than groundwater.
Local treatment
Multi-barrier treatment: coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection to meet EPA standards.
1 system
1 water system, operated under federal ownership.
1,300 people
Residents served across Katherine Landing's service area.
Surface water systems require multi-stage treatment including coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection to meet EPA Safe Drinking Water Act standards. These sources can be impacted by seasonal changes, stormwater runoff, upstream agriculture, and industrial discharge. The system is operated by federal ownership and serves approximately 1,300 people through 1 water system.
| System name | PWSID | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHERINE LANDING DWTP | AZ0408701 | 1,300 | Surface Water |
Water bodies near Katherine Landing
As a surface-water system, these water bodies may directly influence Katherine Landing's drinking water supply.
05Pressure on Katherine Landing's watershed
Outside forces that shape what reaches the treatment plant. None of these is a verdict on the tap by itself — but each adds pressure worth knowing about.
Flood & storm history
3 federal disaster declarations on record for Clark County. Flooding and severe storms can overwhelm treatment plants, cause sewage overflows, and push runoff into supplies.
06How Katherine Landing compares
Scores for nearby Nevada cities on one line, with the average marked.
dashed line = Nevada average (58/100)
Katherine Landing scores 51/100 — below the Nevada average of 58/100. It outscores 5 of 10 nearby cities. Full Nevada rankings →
39.8 / 100FReno, NV
29.3 / 100ANorth Las Vegas, NV
92.8 / 100DHenderson, NV
51.8 / 100DCarson City, NV
49.1 / 100DMesquite, NV
46.6 / 100
Compare all cities in the county — grades, violations, and contaminant data side by side.→
07What to do at home
Steps matched to what testing actually found in Katherine Landing's water — not generic advice.
A basic carbon filter still helps
Katherine Landing's water meets federal standards, but a simple carbon filter improves taste and adds a margin of safety against short-term issues.
Compare tested filters →Read your utility's annual report
Every utility must publish a yearly Consumer Confidence Report with its own testing results. It pairs well with the independent data on this page.
How to read a CCR →Watch for Katherine Landing alerts
This area has a history of flood declarations — after severe weather, watch for boil-water advisories from the utility, and check the live alerts on this page.
All water alerts →Frequently asked questions
Is Katherine Landing, NV tap water safe to drink?
Katherine Landing's water quality earned a grade of D+ (51/100). Significant issues have been found. A water filter is strongly recommended. The city ranks #53 out of 63 cities tested in Nevada.
What contaminants are in Katherine Landing's water?
Lead was measured at 1.7 ppb (90th percentile). 623 violations are on record.
How is Katherine Landing's water quality grade calculated?
The grade is based on four factors: violation history (40%), lead and copper levels (25%), PFAS contamination (25%), and regulatory compliance (10%). The score is also adjusted based on how complete the available data is. See our methodology page for full details.
Do I need a water filter in Katherine Landing?
Based on current data, basic filtration should suffice for additional peace of mind.
Where does Katherine Landing's water come from?
Katherine Landing's water is sourced from Surface water. The city has 1 water system serving approximately 1,300 residents.
What health violations has Katherine Landing's water system had?
Katherine Landing has 31 health-based violations on record. The most recent violation was recorded in October 2025. Health-based violations mean the water exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for a regulated substance. 23 violations remain unresolved.
How does Katherine Landing's water compare to other cities?
Katherine Landing ranks #53 out of 63 cities in Nevada (better than 16% of state cities) and #12707 out of 15382 cities nationally (17th percentile). The grade of D+ reflects the combined assessment of violation history, lead and copper levels, PFAS contamination, and regulatory compliance.
Does Katherine Landing's small water system affect quality?
Katherine Landing's system serves approximately 1,300 residents. Small community water systems (under 3,300 people) may have fewer financial resources for infrastructure upgrades and advanced treatment technologies. However, they are held to the same EPA drinking water standards as larger systems. This system has 623 violations on record.