Water Quality
Water Provided by NID Consistently Meets and Exceeds Water Quality Standards
Drinking water supplied to Nevada Irrigation District (NID) customers continues to meet and exceed state and federal public health standards, based on testing results that serve as the basis for the District's Water Quality Report.
The report, also known as the Consumer Confidence Report, summarizes NID’s water quality monitoring and testing programs for each calendar year. The information focuses on water supplied through the Elizabeth L. George, Loma Rica, Lake Wildwood, Lake of The Pines, North Auburn water treatment plants.
View the most recent Water Quality Reports:
Watershed Sanitary Survey
NID vows to continually provide safe drinking water. One aspect of that is to identify any deficiencies that may adversely impact the District’s water system.
The Yuba/Bear River Watershed Sanitary Survey identifies activities within the watershed that have a potential to adversely affect source water quality. These include activities located near water treatment plants or that are predominant in the watershed.
While the source water originating from the Yuba/Bear River systems continues to be of high quality, the 2021 Watershed Sanitary Survey update provides several localized efforts that will help to further enhance and protect source water supplies for the future.
View the 2021 Watershed Sanitary Survey here.
Lead and Copper Project
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently revised the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) to strengthen protections against lead exposure in drinking water. In California, this means public water systems must update their practices to meet more stringent standards.
For Nevada Irrigation District (NID), compliance with the revised LCR requires creating an inventory of water service line materials throughout the District. By October 2024, NID must map these materials and make the information publicly accessible, ensuring transparency and adherence to the EPA’s updated guidelines. This effort will help protect the health of customers by identifying and addressing any lead-related risks in the water supply.