Water Quality in Tacoma, WA (98338)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 98338.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 38 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are11 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 68% of US ZIP codes.

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

32,687

Population

38

Water Systems

11

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (38)

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

Graham Hill Mutual Water Co Inc

All resolved
Groundwater 1,474 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

New Testament Christian Church

Groundwater 581 people served
0 violations

Meridian Terrace Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 229 people served
0 violations

Rainier Veneer

Groundwater 110 people served
0 violations

Nelson-Crane Christian School

Groundwater 108 people served
0 violations

Country Acres Water Co

Groundwater 83 people served
0 violations

Wilderness Glenn

Groundwater 72 people served
0 violations

Camp Benbow

All resolved
Groundwater 65 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Benston Grange #892

Groundwater 63 people served
0 violations

Mountain Highway Apartments

Groundwater 56 people served
0 violations

Camp Lakeview

All resolved
Groundwater 54 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Graham Tavern

Groundwater 53 people served
0 violations

Birka Rentals

Groundwater 52 people served
0 violations

New Life Fellowship Church

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Workman Water Ii

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Country Hills Resort

Groundwater 33 people served
0 violations

Ok Country Store H20 System

Groundwater 33 people served
0 violations

Graham Assembly Of God

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Terry'S Store

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Wth Water System

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Durham Water System

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Country Meadows East #1

Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

Sanderson Corporation Water System

Groundwater 22 people served
0 violations

Graham Hill Well Water System

Groundwater 12 people served
0 violations

Wood Water System

Groundwater 12 people served
0 violations

Cross S Water System

Groundwater 6 people served
0 violations

Lentz Water System

Groundwater 6 people served
0 violations

Gunn'S Water System

Groundwater 6 people served
0 violations

Gardinier Water System

Groundwater 6 people served
0 violations

Nelson, Ed Water System

Groundwater 6 people served
0 violations

Nwebster Water System

Groundwater 5 people served
0 violations

Timberline Cafe

Groundwater 5 people served
0 violations

V. Goeckner Water System

Groundwater 4 people served
0 violations

Johnson Corner Water System

Groundwater 3 people served
0 violations

Pantry Rest

Groundwater 3 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

5 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

3 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

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 (98338) has more violations than 68% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 11, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 68th percentile More violations

Water Filter Recommendations

No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.

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