Water Quality in SPOKANE, WA (99217)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 99217.
170
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
170
Monitoring / Reporting
170
Resolved
What does this mean?
170 of 170 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 170 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.
Violations Detail (170 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Vinyl chloride | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | Increased risk of cancer |
| Vinyl chloride | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | Increased risk of cancer |
| Vinyl chloride | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | Increased risk of cancer |
| Trichloroethylene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Trichloroethylene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Trichloroethylene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
| HEXACHLOROBENZENE | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| HEXACHLOROBENZENE | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| HEXACHLOROBENZENE | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2024(1)
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
2023(165)
Vinyl chloride
03
Vinyl chloride
03
Vinyl chloride
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Trichloroethylene
03
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
03
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
03
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
03
Methoxychlor
03
Methoxychlor
03
Methoxychlor
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
03
Picloram
03
Picloram
03
Picloram
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
Radium-228
03
Radium-228
03
Radium-228
03
Dalapon
03
Dalapon
03
Dalapon
03
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE
03
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE
03
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE
03
Chlordane
03
Chlordane
03
Chlordane
03
Endothall
03
Endothall
03
Endothall
03
Benzene
03
Benzene
03
Benzene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
Glyphosate
03
Glyphosate
03
Glyphosate
03
Atrazine
03
Atrazine
03
Atrazine
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Radium-226
03
Radium-226
03
Radium-226
03
Diquat
03
Diquat
03
Diquat
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
03
OXAMYL
03
OXAMYL
03
OXAMYL
03
Simazine
03
Simazine
03
Simazine
03
Dinoseb
03
Dinoseb
03
Dinoseb
03
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
03
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
03
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
03
Carbofuran
03
Carbofuran
03
Carbofuran
03
LASSO
03
LASSO
03
LASSO
03
Heptachlor
03
Heptachlor
03
Heptachlor
03
Heptachlor epoxide
03
Heptachlor epoxide
03
Heptachlor epoxide
03
2,4-D
03
2,4-D
03
2,4-D
03
2,4,5-TP
03
2,4,5-TP
03
2,4,5-TP
03
Benzo(a)pyrene
03
Benzo(a)pyrene
03
Benzo(a)pyrene
03
Pentachlorophenol
03
Pentachlorophenol
03
Pentachlorophenol
03
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
03
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
03
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
03
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
03
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
03
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
Xylenes, Total
03
Xylenes, Total
03
Xylenes, Total
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
Endrin
03
Endrin
03
Endrin
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
Toluene
03
Toluene
03
Toluene
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Styrene
03
Styrene
03
Styrene
03
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
03
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
03
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
03
Combined Uranium
03
Combined Uranium
03
Combined Uranium
03
BHC-GAMMA
03
BHC-GAMMA
03
BHC-GAMMA
03
Toxaphene
03
Toxaphene
03
Toxaphene
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
How Does This Compare?
SPOKANE (99217) has 170 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. 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
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.