Water Quality in Bellingham, WA (98266)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 98266.
Past Health-Based Violations
4 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 4 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 62% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
4,245
Population
22
Water Systems
8
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (22)
Bellingham-Water Division City Of
Ferndale
All resolvedColumbia Valley Water District
Whatcom County Water Dist 13
Glen Community Association
Hamilton Water Department
Maple Falls Water Coop
All resolvedNorth Fork Comm Library - Kendall
Isle Aire Beach Association
4 health-basedPrairie Acres Water System
Black Mountain Ranch
River Lane Community Club
Wildlife Acres Water Association
Cascade West Recreation Club, Inc.
Calman James L.
Prairie Estates Water System
Salvation Army - Camp Lummi
River Rd Water Association
Double Creek Water Association
Cascade West Recreation Club C-1
Cascade West Recreation Club A-2
Cascade West Recreation Club A-3
Contaminants Found
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
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 (98266) has more violations than 62% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 8.
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.