Water Quality in Tacoma, WA (98304)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 98304.

Past Health-Based Violations

15 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 12 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 83% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

770

Population

25

Water Systems

27

Violations (5yr)

15

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (25)

Tacoma Water Division City Of

Surface water 448,771 people served
0 violations

Southwood

All resolved
Purchased surface water 64,155 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lakewood Water District

Groundwater 62,089 people served
0 violations

Centralia Public Works - Water

All resolved
Groundwater 28,164 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Cougar Rock Campground

Surface water 9,722 people served
0 violations

Longmire

15 health-based
Surface water 4,871 people served
17 violations (5yr) · 15 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 6.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Paradise

All resolved
Surface water 4,165 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Box Canyon

Surface water 3,099 people served
0 violations

Sunrise No 12

All resolved
Surface water 3,018 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

White River Entrance

All resolved
Surface water 2,277 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

East Entrance Mt Rainier

Surface water 2,263 people served
0 violations

White River Campground #11

All resolved
Surface water 2,263 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Ohanapecosh

Surface water 2,092 people served
0 violations

Ashford Water District

Groundwater 1,141 people served
0 violations

Paradise Estates Water Dept Inc

Groundwater 309 people served
0 violations

Carbon River Ent Sta #13

Groundwater 103 people served
0 violations

Wild Berry Restaurant

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Nisqually Entrance

Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations

Tahoma Woods

Groundwater 69 people served
0 violations

Guest Services Inc.

All resolved
Groundwater 66 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Ipsut Cr Campground #14

Groundwater 57 people served
0 violations

Gateway Inn

Groundwater 48 people served
0 violations

Rest-A-Spell Motel

Groundwater 33 people served
0 violations

Water Corp. Of National

Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations

Lodge, The

Groundwater 7 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
15 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

7 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

2 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.6 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

Tacoma (98304) has more violations than 83% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 27.

Fewer violations 83th percentile More violations

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.

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.

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