BOULDER CITY Lead Service Line Inventory
About BOULDER CITY's Water System
BOULDER CITY serves approximately 15,000 residents in Nevada. The water system draws from surface water sources.
What We Know About Lead Service Lines
BOULDER CITY has not yet completed a full lead service line (LSL) inventory. This means the utility does not yet have a public count of how many homes are connected via lead pipes—or how many are not.
A lead service line is the pipe that carries water from the main water line in the street to your home. If your home was built before the 1980s, there's a higher chance your service line contains lead, though it's not certain. Lead service lines were common in older neighborhoods but varied by region and utility.
Why This Matters
Lead can leach into drinking water, especially in homes with older plumbing. The EPA and CDC recommend having your water tested if you're concerned, particularly if you have young children or pregnant household members. Even small amounts of lead exposure can affect children's development.
Until BOULDER CITY completes its inventory, individual homeowners won't know the system-wide picture. However, you can still take action to protect your household.
What You Can Do Now
Test your water. Contact BOULDER CITY and ask about free or subsidized water testing to check for lead at your tap. This is the most direct way to know if lead is reaching your home.
Identify your service line material. If you have access to your home's inspection report, original construction documents, or utility records, check what material your service line is made of. You can also hire a plumber to inspect the line where it enters your home.
Use interim measures while you investigate. Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking or cooking if your home has older plumbing. Flush ice makers and filters regularly. Boiling does not remove lead.
Ask your utility when they expect to complete the inventory and whether replacement programs or funding (such as federal grants) might be available.
Next Steps for Residents
- Contact BOULDER CITY to request free or low-cost water testing for lead
- Ask the utility when the lead service line inventory will be completed
- Check your home's age and ask your water provider if lead service lines were common in your neighborhood
- If you have young children or pregnant household members, consult your pediatrician or OB-GYN about lead exposure risks
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does BOULDER CITY have lead in the water?
BOULDER CITY has not completed a full lead service line inventory yet, so we don't have a public count of how many homes have lead pipes. The only way to know if lead is in your specific home's water is to test it. Contact the utility about free or subsidized testing.
How do I know if my house has a lead service line?
Lead service lines were most common in homes built before the 1980s. You can check your home's construction documents, ask your water utility, or have a plumber visually inspect the line where it enters your home. A test of your water is the most direct way to know if lead is reaching your tap.
Is it safe to drink tap water in BOULDER CITY?
BOULDER CITY treats its water to meet EPA standards. However, lead can enter water through old pipes in your home or service line. Testing your tap water is the most reliable way to know if lead is present in your household water supply.
When will BOULDER CITY finish its lead service line inventory?
The utility has not yet published a timeline for completing the inventory. Contact BOULDER CITY directly to ask when they expect to finish and whether they have funding to replace lead service lines.