Water Quality in Bellingham, WA (98225)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 98225.
Past Health-Based Violations
1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 10 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 68% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
50,216
Population
24
Water Systems
11
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (24)
Bellingham-Water Division City Of
Ferndale
All resolvedBow Hill Rest Area
Bow Hill Rest Areas - Dot
Custer S B Rest Area - Dot
Custer Rest Area - Dot
Lummi Water & Sewer System
Whatcom County Water Dist #2
Silver Lake Park - Main Campground
All resolvedLk Whatcom Marina Partnership
Lfs Naknek Marine Center
1 health-basedLarsens Mobile Manor
Primary School, The
Fishermans Cove Assoc
Grandview Industrial Park
Aldrich-Carabee Water Assoc
Laurel Water Assoc
Beldem Acres Water Assn
Wash State Hiway Commission
Whatcom County Infirmary
Silver Lake Park - Horse Camp
All resolvedWhatcom Co Pud #1
Chuckanut Falls Mobile Park Assoc
Deyons Mobil Home Terrace
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2022
How Does This Compare?
Bellingham (98225) has more violations than 68% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 11.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.