Water Quality in Bellingham, WA (98262)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 98262.
Active Health Violations
5 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 72% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
957
Population
10
Water Systems
13
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (10)
Bellingham-Water Division City Of
Ferndale
All resolvedLisecc
3 health-basedHilltop Water Owners Association
Lummi Island Congregational Church
All resolvedSunset Water & Maintenance Assoc
All resolvedOwners Assoc Of Beach Club Condos
2 health-basedRidge Water Association
Georgia View Assoc
Richardson Water Syst
Contaminants Found
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
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 (98262) has more violations than 72% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 13.
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.
Whole House Carbon Filter
A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.
Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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.