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
Southwood
All resolvedLakewood Water District
Centralia Public Works - Water
All resolvedCougar Rock Campground
Longmire
15 health-basedParadise
All resolvedBox Canyon
Sunrise No 12
All resolvedWhite River Entrance
All resolvedEast Entrance Mt Rainier
White River Campground #11
All resolvedOhanapecosh
Ashford Water District
Paradise Estates Water Dept Inc
Carbon River Ent Sta #13
Wild Berry Restaurant
Nisqually Entrance
Tahoma Woods
Guest Services Inc.
All resolvedIpsut Cr Campground #14
Gateway Inn
Rest-A-Spell Motel
Water Corp. Of National
Lodge, The
Contaminants Found
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?
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.
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.