Water Quality in Bellingham, WA (98226)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 98226.
Active Health Violations
1 health-based violation found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 88% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
46,782
Population
61
Water Systems
41
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (61)
Bellingham-Water Division City Of
Ferndale
All resolvedLummi Tribal Water District
1 health-basedWhatcom Wtr Dist 10 - Geneva
Whatcom County Water Dist #16
Mount Baker Water Association
Deming Log Show & Rv
All resolvedLummi Water District #1
Lummi Water District #1
Camp Firwood
Samish Park
Everson Mobile Estates
Soccer Association, Soccer Park
Sunset Water Association
North Bellingham Golf Course
Wahl Water Assoc
Whatcom County Water Dist #9
Lamplighter Mobile Home Court
Van Wyck Water Assoc
Eliza Island Beach Club
Lake Padden Estates Water Assoc
Lake Whatcom Residential Treat.Ctr
Good Shepherd Community Church
Mount Baker Mobile Home Park
Telegraph Road Water Assoc
Lummi Water Assn #3
Red River/Lake Terrell
Plantation Range
Smith Road Water Association
Mission Road
Baker James Water Association
Blue Mountain Grill Water System
All resolvedChuckanut Crest Water Assoc
Lummi Water District #3
Kaslawrenceproperties
Hilltop Haven Mobile Home Park
Purviance Well System
Welcome Store
All resolvedIl Caffe Rifugio Water System
Country Haven Water Assoc
North Lake Samish Shell Market
Northside Community Church
Old Guide Water Assn.
Victor Water Association
Anderson Creek Water Association
Fazon Road Water Assoc Iation
Autumn Lane Mhp
Evergreen Drive Water Assn
Axton-Northwest Market
Arco Am/Pm (Psi 15080)
Old Guide Water Association
Harnden Island View Water Assn
Indian Youth Camp
Buffalo Lodge
Rose Valley Water Association
O'Conner Long Plat Water System
Mt Baker Automotive Water System
Revey Ballew
Willow Water
Dms Water Association
Hackett Road Water System
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2022
How Does This Compare?
Bellingham (98226) has more violations than 88% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 41.
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.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 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.