Yelm, WA: 4 Violations - Home Safety 98/100
1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Yelm: A.
Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.
Looking at federal compliance records for Yelm, WA: the city earns a grade in the top two bands here, and each serving system's violation history can be reviewed individually for what lies behind it.
How Yelm Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Yelm Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 4 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0126 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 29% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 11.82.
Yelm's Water Providers
The 3 largest of 5 systems connected with Yelm, WA are listed below.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Yelm, Washington, covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 26,431 people. 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 Yelm: A (98/100)
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
Yelm water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0126 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 8 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98597 | A | 4 | 0 | City of Yelm |
All ZIP Codes in Yelm
- 98597 [A] - 4 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.
Yelm 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 Yelm's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Yelm Infrastructure Age
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
Utilities keep service line inventories, which can show whether an address in Yelm has a lead line regardless of the 1992 median build year.
Most homes in Yelm 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.
Yelm: 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.
Several steps can clarify lead exposure for a Yelm household. The area figure, an average of ZIP-level 90th-percentile results, is 0.010 mg/L or higher, and the pre-1986 share of local homes is about 29%. The water utility's lead service line inventory shows how a home's service line is classified, a certified laboratory test measures lead at the tap, and a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead reduction is an option where results show lead.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Yelm: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Yelm contains 61 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $10,970. 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.
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
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