CITY REPORT WA HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 2

Ocean Park, WA: Lead Above EPA Action Level - Home Safety 99/100

1 ZIP code · 3 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Ocean Park: A.

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

Tap water system records for Ocean Park, WA support a high grade on this site; review your own system's entries for specifics.

How Ocean Park Compares

Ocean Park99/100
Washington avg86/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
A · 99
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIPs Mapped to a System Above the Lead Action Level
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$298K
Median Home Value
$3,240
Est. Remediation (1.1% of home value)

What You Should Know About Ocean Park Water

  • Your city's water systems recorded 2 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.02 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average.
  • Homes built before 1986: 49% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $3,240 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 15.07.

Who Supplies Your Water in Ocean Park

Service in Ocean Park, WA can differ by address: 3 water systems are tied to the area in federal records, and the 3 largest are listed with their violation records.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Ocean Park, Washington (population ~5,107), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 10,852 people region-wide. 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. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Ocean Park: 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

Ocean Park water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0200 mg/L (exceeds EPA action level) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 1 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
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
98640 A 2 2 North Beach Water

All ZIP Codes in Ocean Park

  • 98640 [A] - 2 violations ⚠

Data Sources

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

Health Outcomes in Ocean Park

11.1%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
14.9%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
16%
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 14.9% ↑
Mental Health 16% ↑

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

Top Contaminants in Ocean Park Water

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
Revised Total Coliform Rule 2 violations
Microbiological
Indicates possible bacterial contamination

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

Housing & Infrastructure in Ocean Park

1983
Median Build Year
49%
Built Before 1986
24%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 49% 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

For a household in Ocean Park, a certified lab test of tap water answers what the median build year of 1983 cannot.

1983
Median Year Built
49%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
24%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (24%) 1970–1986 (25%) Post-1986 (51%)

Most homes in Ocean Park 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.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Ocean Park Homeowners

Set against the median home value, the remediation estimate for Ocean Park lands in the middle of three tiers - above 1% but no higher than 2%.

Median Home Value
$297,900
Est. Remediation
$3,240
Remediation as % of home value 1.1%

Estimated remediation costs in Ocean Park can be compared with local home values. The estimated $2,110–$4,520 range is a planning estimate; get a property-specific quote and check it against your budget. Home values are 36% below the Washington average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Ocean Park

1 of 1
ZIPs Mapped to a System Above the Lead Action Level
49%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.02
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.

Over 15 micrograms per liter: the mean of Ocean Park's ZIP-level lead results. Older-than-1986 homes make up 49% of the stock.

1 ZIP code (100% of the city's ZIP records) is served by a water system whose 90th-percentile lead result exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.

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

Historical NFIP Claim Context in Ocean Park

7
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$8,378
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
0%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Ocean Park contains 7 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $8,378. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% 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 $3,240 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 Ocean Park, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Ocean Park, WA?
Ocean Park 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. 2 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 Ocean Park?
EPA records list 2 EPA violations, including 2 health-based violations for Ocean Park water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Ocean Park water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Ocean Park is 0.02 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Ocean Park compare to Washington average?
Ocean Park 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 Ocean Park?
Our records map 3 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Ocean Park. The related population figure in our data is approximately 5,107 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Ocean Park?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Ocean Park: $3,240; modeled range $2,110 to $4,520. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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