Water Quality in Seattle, WA (98072)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 98072.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 27 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are10 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 67% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

24,446

Population

27

Water Systems

10

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (27)

Seattle Public Utilities

Surface water 1,091,904 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Bellevue City Of

Purchased surface water 317,330 people served
0 violations

Everett Public Works Dept. City Of

All resolved
Surface water 215,774 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Alderwood Water District

Purchased surface water 200,000 people served
0 violations

Kent Water Department

All resolved
Purchased surface water 166,421 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Redmond Water System City Of

Purchased surface water 163,335 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lakehaven Water And Sewer District

All resolved
Purchased surface water 118,273 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Highline Water District

Purchased surface water 115,950 people served
0 violations

Auburn City Of

Groundwater 113,095 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Renton City Of

Groundwater 107,119 people served
0 violations

Northshore Utility District

Purchased surface water 105,105 people served
0 violations

Marysville Utilities

All resolved
Purchased surface water 88,589 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lynnwood City Of

Purchased surface water 68,204 people served
0 violations

Sno Pud 1 - Lake Stevens

All resolved
Purchased surface water 60,064 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Woodinville Water District

Purchased surface water 59,873 people served
0 violations

Silver Lake Water & Sewer District

Purchased surface water 56,582 people served
0 violations

Edmonds City Of

Purchased surface water 34,023 people served
0 violations

Loganberry Park

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Rakwanna Park Water Sys Inc

All resolved
Groundwater 90 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Skull Creek Water System

Purchased groundwater 58 people served
0 violations

Waste Management Inc

Groundwater 52 people served
0 violations

Johnson-Kingston Terrace

Groundwater 42 people served
0 violations

Dgr Enterprises Inc. Dba

Groundwater 31 people served
0 violations

Mayfair Class 2 Ws

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Wellington Greens Water System

Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations

Vandel,Larry Water System

Groundwater 7 people served
0 violations

Gold Creek Park

Groundwater 5 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

7 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
3.5 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

How Does This Compare?

Seattle (98072) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 10, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 67th percentile More violations

Water Filter Recommendations

No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.

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