CITY REPORT WA HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 1

Port Angeles, WA: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 97/100

2 ZIP codes · 8 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Port Angeles: A.

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

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

How Port Angeles Compares

Port Angeles97/100
Washington avg86/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

2
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems
2
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
A · 97
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$368K
Median Home Value
$800
Est. Remediation (0.2% of home value)

What You Should Know About Port Angeles Water

  • Your city's water systems recorded 15 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0055 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 62% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $800 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.71.

Who Supplies Your Water in Port Angeles

Service in Port Angeles, WA can differ by address: 8 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 2 ZIP codes in Port Angeles, Washington, covering 8 community water systems serving approximately 38,551 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 2 ZIP codes.

2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Port Angeles: A (97/100)

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

Port Angeles water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0055 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 2 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are 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
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 10 2
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 8 2
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 5 2
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 5 2
Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 5 2

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
98362 A 13 1 City of Port Angeles
98363 A 9 0 City of Port Angeles

All ZIP Codes in Port Angeles

  • 98362 [A] - 13 violations ⚠
  • 98363 [A] - 9 violations

Data Sources

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

Health Outcomes in Port Angeles

11.4%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
12.1%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
15.1%
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 11.4% ↑
Diabetes 12.1% ↑
Mental Health 15.1% ↑

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

Top Contaminants in Port Angeles Water

Surface Water Treatment Rule 10 violations
Treatment Technique
Pathogens may not be adequately removed
Revised Total Coliform Rule 8 violations
Microbiological
Indicates possible bacterial contamination
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 5 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

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

Housing & Infrastructure in Port Angeles

1982
Median Build Year
62%
Built Before 1986
36%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 62% 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

Viewed through the lens of construction era, Port Angeles has a median build year of 1982; houses completed ahead of 1986 can hold lead-bearing solder or fittings.

1982
Median Year Built
62%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
36%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (36%) 1970–1986 (26%) Post-1986 (38%)

Over half of homes in Port Angeles were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Port Angeles Homeowners

Compared with typical property prices, the remediation estimate for Port Angeles is small in percentage terms - at or under one percent.

Median Home Value
$368,000
Est. Remediation
$800
Remediation as % of home value 0.2%

Estimated remediation costs in Port Angeles can be compared with local home values. The $450–$1,400 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 21% below the Washington average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Port Angeles

62%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0055
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 NFIP Claim Context in Port Angeles

31
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$9,402
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
0%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Port Angeles contains 31 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $9,402. 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 $800 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 Port Angeles, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Port Angeles, WA?
Port Angeles has an average Home Safety Score of 97/100 (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. 15 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 Port Angeles?
EPA records list 15 EPA violations, including 1 health-based violation for Port Angeles water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 2 mapped ZIP codes.
Does Port Angeles water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Port Angeles is 0.0055 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 Port Angeles compare to Washington average?
Port Angeles has an average Home Safety Score of 97/100, which is at or above the Washington state average of 86/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Port Angeles?
Our records map 8 water systems to 2 ZIP codes in Port Angeles. The related population figure in our data is approximately 38,551 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Port Angeles?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Port Angeles: $800; modeled range $450 to $1,400. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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