Water Quality in Bellingham, WA (98230)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 98230.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 13 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are4 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 48% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
18,744
Population
13
Water Systems
4
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)
Bellingham-Water Division City Of
Ferndale
All resolvedBirch Bay Water & Sewer District
Blaine City Of
All resolvedBp - Cherry Point Refinery
Sweet Road Water Assoc
Double R Ranch
Wcwd #6 Birch Point
Lynden B.S.-Gsa Bellingham Pmt
All resolvedMount Baker Bibleway Camp
All resolvedCal West Best Llc
Shwan-Kirpal Meditation Center
Grandview Beach Water Assoc Inc
Contaminants Found
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
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 (98230) has more violations than 48% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 4, 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.