Water Quality in Bellingham, WA (98229)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 98229.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 13 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are7 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 60% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
33,298
Population
13
Water Systems
7
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)
Bellingham-Water Division City Of
Skagit County Pud 1 Judy Res
All resolvedAnacortes City Of
Ferndale
All resolvedLwwsd - South Shore Water System
Mt Baker Ski Area - White Salmon
Mt Baker Ski Area Heather Meadows
Lwwsd - Eagleridge
Lwwsd - Agate Heights
Lookout Arts Quarry Water System
All resolvedLummi Point Water Association
Glen Cove Water Association
Camp Lutherwood
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2022
How Does This Compare?
Bellingham (98229) has more violations than 60% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 7, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
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.