Gig Harbor, WA: 7 Violations - Home Safety 99/100
3 ZIP codes · 13 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Gig Harbor: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Drinking water tracked for Gig Harbor by WA authorities posts above-average scores - the majority of systems are free from health-based exceedances and the city's grade sits above the state median.
How Gig Harbor Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Gig Harbor Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 7 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0103 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 40% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,600 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.95.
Gig Harbor's Water Providers
Structurally, Gig Harbor, WA's water supply is divided. Federal data identifies 13 water systems in the area, with 3 providers serving the bulk of residential connections. These utilities operate independently, meaning rate-setting authority and EPA compliance accountability are distributed rather than centralized.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 3 ZIP codes in Gig Harbor, Washington, covering 13 community water systems serving approximately 59,119 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 3 of 3 ZIP codes.
2 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (67%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Gig Harbor: A (99/100)
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
Gig Harbor water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0103 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 3 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): 3 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 5 | 2 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 4 | 1 |
| Lead | Inorganic | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98332 | A | Peacock Hill | 7,401 |
All ZIP Codes in Gig Harbor
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.
Gig Harbor Community Health Snapshot
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
What's in Gig Harbor's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Gig Harbor Infrastructure Age
Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Pre-1986 construction carries elevated plumbing-era lead risk because lead solder was widely used before that federal ban. In Gig Harbor, the median build year of 1991 indicates a housing stock where that older fraction represents a significant share of the residential inventory.
Most homes in Gig Harbor were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Gig Harbor
The household financial picture for Gig Harbor homeowners is proportionally favorable - addressing documented issues claims a small slice of equity, and the cost-to-value ratio puts this area well within the manageable tier.
Remediation costs in Gig Harbor are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,067–$2,267 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 47% above the Washington average.
Gig Harbor: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
Routinely in Gig Harbor, where 40% of housing predates the solder ban and aggregate utility readings hover near the federal threshold, a faucet-level draw functions as a standard household step for families with small kids.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Gig Harbor: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Gig Harbor contains 54 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $44,667. 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>$1,600</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 Gig Harbor, WA