Water Quality in Bellingham, WA (98248)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 98248.
Active Health Violations
9 health-based violations 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 86% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
28,498
Population
55
Water Systems
35
Violations (5yr)
9
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (55)
Bellingham-Water Division City Of
Ferndale
All resolvedGrandview-Northgate Industrial Park
All resolvedPhillips 66 Company
Central City Water Association
Gooseberry Point Comm Water Assoc
Rathbone Park Water Assoc
All resolvedBelfern Water Association
All resolvedWhatcom County Wd #11
Paradise Park Water System
Neptune Beach Water Assoc
Ferndale Campground
Enterprise Estates Water Assoc.
All resolvedEvergreen Mobile Park & Sales
Willeys Lake Terrace Water Assn
2 health-basedOrchard Water Assoc
Barleans
Douglas Road Water Assn
North Star Water Assoc
Mantheys Country Mobile Park
Infra Pacific Water System
The Cheese Farm
Tall Cedars Estates Water Assoc.
All resolvedDunkins Trailer Court
Enterprise Terrace Water Assn.
All resolvedFerndale Estates Llc
2 health-basedGeorgia Manor Water Assoc
All resolvedIntalco Aluminum Corporation Ws
1 health-basedBode Farms Harksell Field
Glendale Mennonite Church
Pleasant Valley Water System
Slavic Gospel Church
Double L Mobile Home Park
Living Word Bible Water System
Beach Elementary School/Mike Murphy
Fertile Meadows Water Assn
Thornton Water Association
Grandview Center Business Park Ws
Vicente Farms & Sons Enterprise
4 health-basedVicente Farms & Sons-Mission
All resolvedOpen Door Fellowship Church
Hughes Water System
Petrogas Ferndale Terminal
Ferry Bros Inc
Living Water Association
Bezonas Trailer Park
Portal Way Mobil Home Park
Royal Coachman Mobil Est
All resolvedCornerstone Community Church
Green Acres Water System
Suhr Crest Park
Hovander Farms
Lake Terrell Mobile Ranch Water Sy
Koskela Blueberry Farm
Deer Harbor Heights Water System
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2022
How Does This Compare?
Bellingham (98248) has more violations than 86% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 35.
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
One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.
Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
Activated Carbon Filter
Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.
Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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.