Water Quality in Tacoma, WA (98321)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 98321.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 9 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 67% of US ZIP codes.

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

18,150

Population

19

Water Systems

10

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (19)

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

Bonney Lake Water Department City

All resolved
Purchased surface water 42,654 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Pacific City Of

Groundwater 7,925 people served
0 violations

Buckley Water

All resolved
Purchased surface water 7,411 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

White River Middle School

Groundwater 600 people served
0 violations

Rainier School

1 health-based
Surface water 556 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Rainier Ranch Maintenance Assn

Purchased groundwater 350 people served
0 violations

Golden Valley Estates

Groundwater 174 people served
0 violations

Burnett Water District

All resolved
Groundwater 109 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Sandy Acres Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Warden Home Estates

Groundwater 88 people served
0 violations

Fennel Hts Maintenance Water System

Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations

Liberty Enterprises

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

White River Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Stratford Road Estates 1-2

Groundwater 16 people served
0 violations

Stratford Road Estates 1-3

Groundwater 8 people served
0 violations

Stumpff Water System

Groundwater 6 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

4 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

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 (98321) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 10.

Fewer violations 67th 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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