Everett, WA: 64 Violations — 87/100 (2026)
8 ZIP codes · 10 water systems · Updated 2026-06-04
Tap water in Everett, WA scores well — low violation counts, above-average safety grade.
How Everett Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Water Quality Map: Everett, WA
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Distribution of water safety grades across Everett.
Everett Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 64 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 10 water systems in the area, with these top providers accounting for the majority of residential connections.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 8 ZIP codes in Everett, Washington (population ~172,103), covering 10 community water systems serving approximately 609,163 people region-wide.
8 of 8 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Everett: A (87/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Everett water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0035 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes 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 | 45 | 8 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 18 | 8 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 9 | 8 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98201 | B | 8 | 0 | City of Everett Public Works Department |
| 98203 | A | 8 | 0 | City of Everett Public Works Department |
| 98204 | A | 8 | 0 | City of Everett Public Works Department |
| 98205 | A | 8 | 0 | City of Everett Public Works Department |
| 98206 | A | 8 | 0 | City of Everett Public Works Department |
| 98207 | A | 8 | 0 | City of Everett Public Works Department |
| 98208 | B | 8 | 0 | City of Everett Public Works Department |
| 98213 | A | 8 | 0 | City of Everett Public Works Department |
All ZIP Codes in Everett
- 98201 [B] — 8 violations
- 98203 [A] — 8 violations
- 98204 [A] — 8 violations
- 98205 [A] — 8 violations
- 98206 [A] — 8 violations
- 98207 [A] — 8 violations
- 98208 [B] — 8 violations
- 98213 [A] — 8 violations
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
Updated daily.
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.
Climate-Related Water Risk for Everett
65 FEMA flood insurance claims are on file for Everett, and 75% of local ZIP codes fall within federally designated flood zones — enough to put flood exposure on the planning radar, though short of the concentrated-risk threshold where treatment-system vulnerability becomes a primary consideration.
Everett has a moderate flood history with 65 FEMA claims averaging $13,299 per payout. 75% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,300</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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