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Port Orchard, WA: 8 Violations - Home Safety 82/100

2 ZIP codes · 8 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Port Orchard: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

Across Port Orchard, WA, the overall grade falls in the upper range - a summary score, not a measurement taken at any single tap.

How Port Orchard Compares

Port Orchard82/100
Washington avg86/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

2
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems
2
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
B · 82
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$508K
Median Home Value
$500
Est. Remediation (0.1% of home value)

Key Facts for Port Orchard Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 8 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0057 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 46% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 11.76.

Port Orchard's Water Providers

Sorted by reported population served, the top 3 of 8 public water systems mapped to Port Orchard, WA appear below, each with its own federal compliance record.

Overview

We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Port Orchard, Washington (population ~69,895), covering 8 community water systems serving approximately 135,359 people region-wide. 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. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Port Orchard: B (82/100)

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 Orchard water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0057 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
Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 10 2
Nitrate Inorganic 4 1
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 1
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
98367 B 8 0 West Sound Utility District #1
98366 B 3 0 West Sound Utility District #1

All ZIP Codes in Port Orchard

  • 98366 [B] - 3 violations
  • 98367 [B] - 8 violations

Data Sources

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

Port Orchard Community Health Snapshot

11.2%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
9.8%
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 11.2% ↑
Diabetes 9.8% ↓
Mental Health 16% ↑

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

What's in Port Orchard's Water?

Consumer Confidence Rule 10 violations
Reporting
Nitrate 4 violations
Inorganic · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 10 mg/L
Blue baby syndrome in infants
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.

Port Orchard Infrastructure Age

1992
Median Build Year
46%
Built Before 1986
17%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 46% 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

Lead solder was allowed in new plumbing until the 1986 federal restrictions, which is why older homes in Port Orchard deserve a closer look; the median build year is 1992.

1992
Median Year Built
46%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
17%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (17%) 1970–1986 (29%) Post-1986 (54%)

Most homes in Port Orchard 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.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Port Orchard

How large is the remediation estimate next to home prices in Port Orchard? Small in relative terms: it amounts to 1% of the median value or less, although the dollar figure below is still an estimate and actual costs vary by property and contractor.

Median Home Value
$507,600
Est. Remediation
$500
Remediation as % of home value 0.1%

Estimated remediation costs in Port Orchard 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 9% above the Washington average.

Port Orchard: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

46%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0057
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.

Port Orchard: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

28
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$27,774
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
0%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Port Orchard contains 28 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $27,774. 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 $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 Port Orchard, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Port Orchard, WA?
Port Orchard has an average Home Safety Score of 82/100 (Grade B) 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. 8 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 Orchard?
EPA records list 8 EPA violations for Port Orchard water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 2 mapped ZIP codes.
Does Port Orchard water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Port Orchard is 0.0057 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 Orchard compare to Washington average?
Port Orchard has an average Home Safety Score of 82/100, which is below the Washington state average of 86/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Port Orchard?
Our records map 8 water systems to 2 ZIP codes in Port Orchard. The related population figure in our data is approximately 69,895 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Port Orchard?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Port Orchard: $500; modeled range $300 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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