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Orting, WA: PFAS Found in Water - Home Safety 94/100

1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Orting: A.

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

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

How Orting Compares

Orting94/100
Washington avg86/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
A · 94
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$466K
Median Home Value
$500
Est. Remediation (0.1% of home value)

Orting Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 58 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0047 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 21% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 11.95.

Water Systems Serving Orting

When a city is linked to 5 water systems, as Orting, WA is in federal records, water in one neighborhood may come from a different system than in another. The 3 systems with the largest reported populations are shown below, and their compliance records are kept separately, so a violation logged for one does not describe the others.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Orting, Washington (population ~14,986), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 521,887 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. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Orting: A (94/100)

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

Orting water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0047 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
Nitrate Inorganic 10 1
Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 10 1
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 6 1
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 4 1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 4 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
98360 A 58 0 City of Orting

All ZIP Codes in Orting

  • 98360 [A] - 58 violations

Data Sources

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

CDC Health Data for Orting

10.8%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
10.6%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
18.1%
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 10.8% ↑
Diabetes 10.6% ↑
Mental Health 18.1% ↑

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

Key Contaminants Detected in Orting

Nitrate 10 violations
Inorganic · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 10 mg/L
Blue baby syndrome in infants
Consumer Confidence Rule 10 violations
Reporting
Revised Total Coliform Rule 6 violations
Microbiological
Indicates possible bacterial contamination

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

How Old Is Orting's Housing Stock?

2009
Median Build Year
21%
Built Before 1986
12%
Built Before 1970
PEX or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

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

If your home in Orting predates 1986, testing the tap is the direct way to learn about lead; the median build year of 2009 cannot answer that for you.

2009
Median Year Built
21%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
12%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (12%) 1970–1986 (9%) Post-1986 (79%)

Most homes in Orting 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.

Orting: Remediation Cost in Perspective

Of the three cost-context tiers - low, moderate and elevated - Orting is in the low one.

Median Home Value
$466,200
Est. Remediation
$500
Remediation as % of home value 0.1%

Estimated remediation costs in Orting can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 0% above the Washington average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Orting

21%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0047
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.

Pre-1986 construction accounts for about 21% of Orting homes; older plumbing in any of them can still add lead at the tap.

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

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Orting

77
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$24,485
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Orting contains 77 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $24,485. 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. The $500 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 Orting, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Orting, WA?
Orting has an average Home Safety Score of 94/100 (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. 58 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 Orting?
EPA records list 58 EPA violations for Orting water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Orting water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Orting is 0.0047 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 Orting compare to Washington average?
Orting has an average Home Safety Score of 94/100, which is at or above the Washington state average of 86/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Orting?
Our records map 5 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Orting. The related population figure in our data is approximately 14,986 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Orting?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Orting: $500; modeled range $300 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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