Water Quality in Goldendale, WA (98620)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 98620.

140

Total Violations

Health-Based

115

Monitoring / Reporting

138

Resolved

What does this mean?

138 of 140 violations have been resolved. 25 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 115 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 43 Population served: 14,753

Violations Detail (140 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 20, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 20, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 20, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 20, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 17, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 17, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 17, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 17, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 17, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 17, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 27, 2025	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 16, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 16, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 16, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 16, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 6, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 6, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 6, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 6, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 6, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 6, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 6, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 6, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 12, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 12, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 12, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 12, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 12, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 12, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 12, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 12, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 11, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 11, 2021	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 11, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 11, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 11, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 11, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 11, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(15)

Public Notice

Aug 20Resolved

Public Notice

Aug 20Resolved

Public Notice

Aug 20Resolved

Public Notice

Aug 20Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 17Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 17Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 17Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 17Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 17Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 17Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Public Notice

Apr 27Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

2024(27)

Public Notice

Nov 16Resolved

Public Notice

Nov 16Resolved

Public Notice

Nov 16Resolved

Public Notice

Nov 16Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 6Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 6Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 6Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 6Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 6Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 6Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 6Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 6Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

Goldendale (98620) has 140 recorded violations, including 25 health-based. 2 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

Reverse Osmosis System

One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.

Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

Water Quality in Goldendale, WA (98620)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (140 total)

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(15)

2024(27)

2023(32)

2022(36)

2021(30)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

Reverse Osmosis System

UV Water Purifier

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