Water Quality in Tacoma, WA (98332)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 98332.

Past Health-Based Violations

9 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 16 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 82% of US ZIP codes.

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

20,072

Population

51

Water Systems

25

Violations (5yr)

9

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (51)

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

Purdy Campus System

Groundwater 2,000 people served
0 violations

Canterwood Water System

Groundwater 1,805 people served
0 violations

Washington State Corrections-Women

Groundwater 1,205 people served
0 violations

Kopachuck Middle & Voyager Elem Ws

9 health-based
Groundwater 1,150 people served
12 violations (5yr) · 9 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lake Of The Woods Community Club

Groundwater 870 people served
0 violations

Key Peninsula Middle School

Groundwater 623 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Key Center Water System

Groundwater 561 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Shore Acres Water Company

Purchased groundwater 540 people served
0 violations

South Fox Island Water System

Groundwater 493 people served
0 violations

Vaughn Elementary School

Groundwater 450 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Miracle Ranch

Groundwater 418 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Olympic Sunset West

All resolved
Groundwater 410 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

East Gig Harbor Water District

Groundwater 410 people served
0 violations

Evergreen Elementary School

Groundwater 310 people served
0 violations

Glen Cove Water Inc.

Groundwater 223 people served
0 violations

Wollochet Harbor Club Inc

All resolved
Groundwater 221 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 4.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Weatherswood Vista Water District

Groundwater 210 people served
0 violations

Point Fosdick

Groundwater 209 people served
0 violations

Forest Beach Water System

Groundwater 204 people served
0 violations

Mountain Park Water System

Groundwater 198 people served
0 violations

Kopachuck Ridge Water District

Groundwater 185 people served
0 violations

Driftwood Point Water System

Groundwater 143 people served
0 violations

Forest Hills Water System

Groundwater 140 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Forest Park Water System

Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations

Minter Beach Estates

Groundwater 116 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Shawnee Hills Water System

Groundwater 83 people served
0 violations

Pierce County Fire District 5

Groundwater 76 people served
0 violations

Mooreland Water Corp

Groundwater 68 people served
0 violations

Wauna Easley

Groundwater 66 people served
0 violations

Key Ridge Water System

Groundwater 63 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Kooley S Harbor Estates

Groundwater 58 people served
0 violations

Pine Road Estates

Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations

Whiteman Cove Water District

All resolved
Groundwater 53 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Wynwood Center

Groundwater 47 people served
0 violations

Sunnyview Terrace Association Inc

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

Chiropractic Health Center

All resolved
Groundwater 44 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Harborview Fellowship Water System

Groundwater 44 people served
0 violations

Vinson S Villa Mhp/Roy Wye Inn

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Minter View Water System

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Holly / Talmo Water System

Groundwater 39 people served
0 violations

Anderson Store

Groundwater 39 people served
0 violations

Purdy Lane Comm & Gas Station

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Slippery Hill Improvement Assn.

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Reid Water System

Groundwater 15 people served
0 violations

Kocha Water System

Groundwater 9 people served
0 violations

Tucci Water System

Groundwater 9 people served
0 violations

Centurytel Water System

Groundwater 7 people served
0 violations

Paglia - Nicholson Water System

Groundwater 4 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
10 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

9 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Tacoma (98332) has more violations than 82% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 25.

Fewer violations 82th 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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