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Gold Bar, WA: 4 Violations - Home Safety 99/100

1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Gold Bar: A.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

In the dataset behind this page, Gold Bar, WA receives one of the two highest grades; read the compliance history system by system for details.

How Gold Bar Compares

Gold Bar99/100
Washington avg86/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
A · 99
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$415K
Median Home Value

Gold Bar Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 4 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0013 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 43% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 10.74.

Water Systems Serving Gold Bar

Multiple utilities show up for Gold Bar, WA: 2 are listed here out of 2 tracked federally.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Gold Bar, Washington, covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 4,782 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code 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 Gold Bar: 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

Gold Bar water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0013 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 4 1
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
98251 A 4 0 City of Gold Bar

All ZIP Codes in Gold Bar

  • 98251 [A] - 4 violations

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

CDC Health Data for Gold Bar

11.1%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
9.1%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
15.8%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 11.1% ↑
Diabetes 9.1% ↓
Mental Health 15.8% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Key Contaminants Detected in Gold Bar

Consumer Confidence Rule 4 violations
Reporting
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.06 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.08 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

How Old Is Gold Bar's Housing Stock?

1999
Median Build Year
43%
Built Before 1986
20%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 43% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Check your utility's service line inventory as well as your home's build year; in Gold Bar, where the median build year is 1999, both pieces help.

1999
Median Year Built
43%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
20%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (20%) 1970–1986 (23%) Post-1986 (57%)

Most homes in Gold Bar were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Protecting Children from Lead in Gold Bar

43%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0013
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Gold Bar

57
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$24,906
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Gold Bar contains 57 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $24,906. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% 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.

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 Gold Bar, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Gold Bar, WA?
Gold Bar has an average Home Safety Score of 99/100 (Grade A) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 4 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Gold Bar?
EPA records list 4 EPA violations for Gold Bar water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Gold Bar water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Gold Bar is 0.0013 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Gold Bar compare to Washington average?
Gold Bar has an average Home Safety Score of 99/100, which is at or above the Washington state average of 86/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Gold Bar?
Our records map 2 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Gold Bar. The related population figure in our data is approximately 4,782 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Gold Bar, WA: 4 Violations - Home Safety 99/100. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/wa/gold-bar/
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Page version: October 2026.

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