CITY REPORT WA

North Lakewood, WA Water Safety: 66/100 (2026)

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-04

Based on current EPA data, North Lakewood, WA reflects fair but uneven tap water safety.

How North Lakewood Compares

North Lakewood66/100

Washington avg78/100

National avg67/100

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs with Violations

C · 66

Avg Safety Score

Zone 3

Radon Risk (Low)

Water Systems Serving North Lakewood

Federal drinking water records identify 1 system operating in North Lakewood, WA. One of those systems serves the overwhelming majority of residential addresses, concentrating infrastructure management, rate authority, and EPA compliance reporting within a single organization.

MARYSVILLE UTILITIES

Serves ~88,589 people

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Overview

We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in North Lakewood, Washington, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 88,589 people.

No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in North Lakewood — an excellent indicator of water quality.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for North Lakewood: C (66/100)

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

North Lakewood water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

Lead data: not yet available for North Lakewood
0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code	Safety Score	System	Population
98259	C	MARYSVILLE UTILITIES	88,589

All ZIP Codes in North Lakewood

98259 [C]

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 North Lakewood

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). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 11.1% ↑

Diabetes 9.1% ↓

Mental Health 15.8% ↑

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

What You Can Do in North Lakewood

Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages — your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
Install a certified water filter. An NSF-certified pitcher or under-sink filter removes most common contaminants.
Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for North Lakewood, WA

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant data, and water system grades

0 EPA violations

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Air Quality

AQI data, wildfire smoke risk, mold risk, and health tips

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Home Safety

Composite safety score, remediation costs, equity trap analysis

66/100 safety score

Compare with Nearby Cities

Aberdeen, WA

1 ZIPs · 12 violations · Grade B

Acme, WA

1 ZIPs · 2 violations · Grade A

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water safe to drink in North Lakewood, WA?

North Lakewood has an average water safety score of 66/100 (Grade C). No EPA violations on record. Check individual ZIP code reports for details specific to your neighborhood.

How does North Lakewood compare to Washington average?

North Lakewood has an average water safety score of 66/100, which is below the Washington state average of 78/100.

How many water systems serve North Lakewood?

North Lakewood is served by 1 public water system across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 88,589 people.

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