Puyallup, WA: 15 Violations - Home Safety 80/100
5 ZIP codes · 11 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Puyallup: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
In the dataset behind this page, Puyallup, WA receives one of the two highest grades; read the compliance history system by system for details.
How Puyallup Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Puyallup, WA
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Safety grade breakdown for Puyallup's 5 ZIP codes.
Key Facts for Puyallup Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 15 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0068 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 41% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 11.95.
Puyallup's Water Providers
Multiple utilities show up for Puyallup, WA: 3 are listed here out of 11 tracked federally.
- B
- B
- B
Overview
We track home safety data for 5 ZIP codes in Puyallup, Washington (population ~159,553), covering 11 community water systems serving approximately 712,156 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 5 of 5 ZIP codes.
5 of 5 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 Puyallup: B (80/100)
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
Puyallup water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0068 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 5 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
5 of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 28 | 5 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 11 | 5 |
| Nitrate | Inorganic | 9 | 2 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 9 | 5 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 9 | 5 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98372 | B | 12 | 0 | City of Puyallup |
| 98374 | B | 12 | 0 | City of Tacoma Water Division |
| 98371 | B | 11 | 0 | City of Puyallup |
| 98375 | B | 10 | 0 | Firgrove Mutual Inc. |
| 98373 | B | 7 | 0 | Fruitland Mutual Water Company |
All ZIP Codes in Puyallup
- 98371 [B] - 11 violations
- 98372 [B] - 12 violations
- 98373 [B] - 7 violations
- 98374 [B] - 12 violations
- 98375 [B] - 10 violations
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
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Puyallup Community Health Snapshot
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
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
What's in Puyallup's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Puyallup Infrastructure Age
With 41% 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
Homes on the same street in Puyallup can differ: one may keep original pre-1986 plumbing while another has been replumbed, so the 1991 median is only a starting point.
Most homes in Puyallup 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 Puyallup
Compared with typical property prices, the remediation estimate for Puyallup is small in percentage terms - at or under one percent.
Estimated remediation costs in Puyallup 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 10% above the Washington average.
Puyallup: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
Puyallup: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Puyallup contains 170 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $41,417. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 60% 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 Puyallup, WA