Water Quality in Bellingham, WA (98244)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 98244.
Past Health-Based Violations
21 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 91 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 96% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
2,994
Population
30
Water Systems
112
Violations (5yr)
21
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (30)
Bellingham-Water Division City Of
Ferndale
All resolvedGlacier Water District
All resolvedHeather Meadows
Mount Baker School District-Deming
Mount Baker Jr And Sr High School
Deming Water Assoc.
Northwood Casino
4 health-basedKendall Elementary School
All resolvedHarmony Grade School
All resolvedNooksack Market
2 health-basedNorth Fork Brewery
5 Cedars
7 health-basedSulwhanon
All resolvedRutsatz Road
1 health-basedNooksack-5 Cedars Water System
Nooksack 5 Cedars
Nooksack Campground
Everybodys Store
Logs Resort, The
Riverview Water Association
Hollingsworth Water Assoc Inc
Tracy, Carolee
Genesis Ii Recovery Center
Innisfree Cafe
Van Zandt Community Club
Whispering Cedars
7 health-basedGlacier Green Water District
Heather Meadows
Heather Meadows Water
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Bellingham (98244) has more violations than 96% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 112.
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.