Everett, WA: 8 Violations - Home Safety 100/100
8 ZIP codes · 7 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Everett: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Tap water in Everett, WA scores well - low violation counts, above-average safety grade.
How Everett Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Everett Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 8 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0035 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,300 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 10.74.
Water Systems Serving Everett
Across Everett, WA, residential water comes from 3 primary utilities rather than a single consolidated provider. Each system operates independently - managing its own distribution infrastructure, rate schedules, and EPA compliance filings. Federal records track 7 water systems in the area, with these top providers accounting for the majority of residential connections.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 8 ZIP codes in Everett, Washington (population ~172,103), covering 7 community water systems serving approximately 650,712 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 5 of 8 ZIP codes.
5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Everett: A (100/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Everett water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0035 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 5 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 8 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 14 | 5 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | 2 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98201 | A | 6 | 0 | City of Everett Public Works Department |
| 98208 | A | 5 | 0 | City of Everett Public Works Department |
| 98203 | A | 1 | 0 | City of Everett Public Works Department |
| 98204 | A | 1 | 0 | Alderwood Water District |
| 98207 | — | 1 | 0 | City of Everett Public Works Department |
All ZIP Codes in Everett
- 98201 [A] - 6 violations
- 98203 [A] - 1 violation
- 98204 [A] - 1 violation
- 98205
- 98206
- 98207 - 1 violation
- 98208 [A] - 5 violations
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
CDC Health Data for Everett
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Key Contaminants Detected in Everett
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Everett: Remediation Cost in Perspective
While no remediation project is entirely without cost, the relationship between estimated remediation and property values in Everett is notably favorable - the equity share is small enough that the household financial perspective is one of proportionality rather than pressure, and most homeowners can treat it as routine planning rather than a significant financial event.
Remediation costs in Everett are relatively low compared to home values. The $867–$1,917 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 23% above the Washington average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Everett
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Lead risk in Everett appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Everett
Historical NFIP data for Everett contains 65 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $21,261. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 67% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The <strong>$1,300</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Everett, WA