Water Quality in Olympia, WA (98502)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 98502.

Past Health-Based Violations

8 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 37 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 90% of US ZIP codes.

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

35,398

Population

87

Water Systems

45

Violations (5yr)

8

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (87)

Olympia City Of

All resolved
Groundwater 113,584 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Lacey Water Department

Groundwater 103,755 people served
0 violations

Tumwater City Of

Groundwater 66,373 people served
0 violations

Shelton City Of

Groundwater 17,575 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Yelm City Of

Groundwater 16,633 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Carlyon Beach Homeowners

All resolved
Groundwater 1,273 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Capital Medical Center

Purchased surface water 300 people served
0 violations

Duerr Steamboat Annies

All resolved
Groundwater 207 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Village Mart Of Cooper Point

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Olympic Park Trailer Court

1 health-based
Groundwater 169 people served
11 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Black Lake Grocery

Surface water 154 people served
0 violations

Alderbrook Estates

Groundwater 151 people served
0 violations

J.J.'S Quick Stop

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Camp Thunderbird Boy Scouts

All resolved
Groundwater 134 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Country Club Estates 521

6 health-based
Groundwater 113 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 6 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 6.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Armstrong 4-Plexes

Groundwater 112 people served
0 violations

Buzzs Bar & Grill

1 health-based
Groundwater 105 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Pioneer

Groundwater 84 people served
0 violations

Ranch Kitchen

Surface water 81 people served
0 violations

Whiskers

Groundwater 78 people served
0 violations

Terrace Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Northwest Natural

All resolved
Groundwater 70 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Educational Sevices #113

Groundwater 67 people served
0 violations

Friendship Water District #1

Groundwater 66 people served
0 violations

Church Of God

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Institute Of Insite

Groundwater 59 people served
0 violations

Mike Murphy

Groundwater 58 people served
0 violations

Blue Heron

Groundwater 56 people served
0 violations

Athens Beach Water Company

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Chabad Jewish Discovery Center

All resolved
Groundwater 43 people served
10 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Camp Hahobas

Groundwater 42 people served
0 violations

Statewide Auction

Groundwater 41 people served
0 violations

Lewis Water System

Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations

Cooper Point Estates

Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations

Pust-Biscay Duplexes

Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations

West Conger Water Supply Co

Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations

Lynch Paints At Hawks Prairie

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Sexton

All resolved
Groundwater 35 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Twin Capes Water System

Groundwater 33 people served
0 violations

Turkey Road Water System

Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations

Mike Murphy #2

Groundwater 31 people served
0 violations

Greek Water System

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Bee Hive Industrial Park

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Olympia Fuel & Asphalt, Inc.

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Summit Lake Community Club

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Thurston County Eoc

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Mud Bay Office Park Water System

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Eld Inlet Homeowners

Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations

Crystal Refrigeration

Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations

Purdy Creek

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

District 13 Headquarters Station

All resolved
Groundwater 28 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Huston Oyster Company

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Pantry & Pop In Joy

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Evergreen Dairy

Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations

Carpentar

Unknown 27 people served
0 violations

Bliss Beach Water

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Karen Place

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Trails End Restaurant Water

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Brisbane Water System

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Hardpan Water Co

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Delphi Cedar Flats

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Sanders Water System

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Capital View Beach

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Young, Alva Water System

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Lew Rents Water System

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Elwood Water System

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Maytown Trailer Park

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Snyders Willows Resort

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Summit Lake Water System

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Mc Lane Elementary School

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Thunderbird Mobile Park

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Clearwell Water Co

Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

Clark, Liman Water System

Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

Countryside Beach

Groundwater 13 people served
0 violations

Tradewell Berry

Groundwater 13 people served
0 violations

Ric'S Hot Water System

Groundwater 12 people served
0 violations

Mclane Fire Station

Groundwater 10 people served
0 violations

Mobbs/The Place & Chevron

Groundwater 10 people served
0 violations

Paradise Shores

Groundwater 10 people served
0 violations

Kilburg

Groundwater 9 people served
0 violations

Paulsen Community Water

Groundwater 8 people served
0 violations

Northwest Processors

Groundwater 6 people served
0 violations

Maples Resort

Groundwater 6 people served
0 violations

Rexius & Rexius Well

Groundwater 5 people served
0 violations

Hunter Point Water Assoc Inc

Groundwater 4 people served
0 violations

Two Mile House

Groundwater 4 people served
0 violations

Shipwreck

Groundwater 3 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

27 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
6 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

4 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

4 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
6.6 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2024

How Does This Compare?

Olympia (98502) has more violations than 90% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 45.

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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.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

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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