Water Quality in Tacoma, WA (98580)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 98580.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 15 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are4 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 48% of US ZIP codes.

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

11,410

Population

15

Water Systems

4

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (15)

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

Roy City Of

Groundwater 1,214 people served
0 violations

Roy, Town Of

Groundwater 531 people served
0 violations

Roy Elementary

Groundwater 370 people served
0 violations

Berka'S Well

Groundwater 274 people served
0 violations

Wilcox Farms Inc

Groundwater 152 people served
1 violation (5yr)

Roy Bar & Grill

Purchased surface water 122 people served
0 violations

Alexanders Lodge

Groundwater 106 people served
0 violations

Eatonville Kingdom Hall

Groundwater 76 people served
0 violations

Lacamas Elementary

Groundwater 46 people served
0 violations

Runyon Road

Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations

Country Convenience Plus W.S.

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Menefe Water System

Groundwater 4 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

NitrateMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
Has active

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.6 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

Tacoma (98580) has more violations than 48% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 4, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 48th 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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