Water Quality in Olympia, WA (98513)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 98513.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 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 30 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 85% of US ZIP codes.

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

38,017

Population

27

Water Systems

32

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (27)

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

Yelm City Of

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

Nisqually-Leschi & West Nisqually

1 health-based
Groundwater 3,200 people served
18 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Cuyamaca

1 health-based
Groundwater 375 people served
13 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Summer Shores Water Association

Groundwater 257 people served
0 violations

Triple G Lakeview Estates

Groundwater 237 people served
0 violations

White Firs Estates

Groundwater 170 people served
0 violations

Lakeside Villa

Purchased groundwater 147 people served
0 violations

Winnwood

Groundwater 109 people served
0 violations

Maverick 1

Groundwater 106 people served
0 violations

Pacific Mini Mart

Groundwater 104 people served
0 violations

Glacier View Mobile Home Park

Purchased groundwater 86 people served
0 violations

Monaco Park

Groundwater 72 people served
0 violations

Lawyer Nursery Inc

Groundwater 58 people served
0 violations

Sea Winds Estates

Groundwater 51 people served
0 violations

All American Bottled

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Inlet Heights

Purchased groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Biscay Villa

Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations

Capital City Golf Course

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Delphi Daubel

Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations

Cloister

Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations

Simmons Court

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

St Clair Water System

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Heritage Row

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Todt Cedars Water Assoc

Groundwater 21 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

7 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

4 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
4 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

4 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.9 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

Olympia (98513) has more violations than 85% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 32.

Fewer violations 85th 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.

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

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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