Water Quality in Tacoma, WA (98409)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 98409.

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 6 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 60% of US ZIP codes.

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

27,843

Population

14

Water Systems

7

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (14)

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

Caladonia Mutual Water Co

Groundwater 560 people served
0 violations

Gig Harbor Athletic Club

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

Mobile Manor Tr. Park

Groundwater 342 people served
0 violations

Lake Cushman Park Lower Loop

Groundwater 337 people served
0 violations

Lake Cushman Park Upper Loop

Groundwater 333 people served
0 violations

Roundup Tavern

1 health-based
Groundwater 50 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Anderson Is. Ferry Landing

Groundwater 39 people served
0 violations

Flett Dairy Inc

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Nalleys Fine Foods

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Kittitas Service Center Pse

Groundwater 15 people served
0 violations

River Run Ranch

Groundwater 7 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 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 (98409) has more violations than 60% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 7.

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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.

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) 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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