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

Surface water 139,912 people served
0 violations

Ferndale

All resolved
Groundwater 19,305 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 5.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Bow Hill Rest Area

Groundwater 5,237 people served
0 violations

Bow Hill Rest Areas - Dot

Groundwater 5,237 people served
0 violations

Custer S B Rest Area - Dot

Groundwater 1,942 people served
0 violations

Custer Rest Area - Dot

Purchased groundwater 1,910 people served
0 violations

Lummi Water & Sewer System

Groundwater 1,500 people served
0 violations

Whatcom County Water Dist #2

Purchased surface water 1,353 people served
0 violations

Silver Lake Park - Main Campground

All resolved
Groundwater 553 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Lk Whatcom Marina Partnership

Surface water 500 people served
0 violations

Lfs Naknek Marine Center

1 health-based
Groundwater 156 people served
8 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Larsens Mobile Manor

Groundwater 114 people served
0 violations

Primary School, The

Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations

Fishermans Cove Assoc

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Grandview Industrial Park

Groundwater 46 people served
0 violations

Aldrich-Carabee Water Assoc

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Laurel Water Assoc

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Beldem Acres Water Assn

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Wash State Hiway Commission

Purchased groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Whatcom County Infirmary

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Silver Lake Park - Horse Camp

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Whatcom Co Pud #1

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Chuckanut Falls Mobile Park Assoc

Groundwater 12 people served
0 violations

Deyons Mobil Home Terrace

Groundwater 2 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

8 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
5.6 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: 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.

Fewer violations 68th percentile More violations

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.

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