ZipCheckup grade for 98051: B.
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Ravensdale, WA (98051): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems - 83/100
EPA data combined for 5 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Covington Water District)
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 98051 in Ravensdale, WA contain zero recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026. This does not establish that every category was monitored or published, and it does not cover events outside that source window.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Water No drinking-water violations in EPA records since 2021.
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0014 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
- PFAS At least one PFAS result is above an EPA MCL value (UCMR5 sampling; MCL compliance required from 2029).
- Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
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Ravensdale (98051): one critical alert.
Score Breakdown
Overall Home Safety Score: 83/100
This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.
Canonical components
Required domains
Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.
Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.
Safety & Health (7) HIGH
Your Water System
ZIP code 98051 in Ravensdale, Washington is mapped to the water system Covington Water District (EPA ID: WA5341650). This system provides water to approximately 56,172 people from surface water sources.
There are 5 community water systems serving this area.
Water Systems Serving This Area
| System Name | EPA ID | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Water District | WA5341650 | 56,172 | Surface water |
| Black Diamond Water Department | WA5307220 | 6,407 | Groundwater |
| Cedar River Water & Sewer District | WA5341800 | 28,671 | Surface water |
| Enumclaw Water Department | WA5323600 | 23,276 | Groundwater |
| Sugarloaf Water System | WA5346316 | 468 | Groundwater |
Other Water Quality Reports in Washington
- 98001 (Auburn) - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 98002 (Auburn) - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 98003 (Federal Way) - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 98004 (Bellevue) - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 98005 (Bellevue)
- 98006 (Bellevue) - 5 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 98007 (Bellevue)
- 98008 (Bellevue)
- 98009 (Bellevue)
- 98010 (Black Diamond)
- 98011 (Bothell) - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 98012 (Bothell) - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 98013 (Burton)
- 98014 (Carnation) - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 98015 (Bellevue)
- 98019 (Duvall) - 45 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 98020 (Edmonds) - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 98021 (Bothell) - 5 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 98022 (Enumclaw) - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 98023 (Federal Way) - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 98010 (Black Diamond) - 6 mi
- 98025 (Hobart) - 7 mi
- 98022 (Enumclaw) - 8 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 98038 (Maple Valley) - 9 mi - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 98092 (Auburn) - 11 mi - 14 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 98093 (Federal Way) - 11 mi
- 98042 (Kent) - 11 mi - 5 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 98045 (North Bend) - 11 mi - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 98027 (Issaquah) - 12 mi - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 98058 (Renton) - 13 mi - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Covington Water District (WA5341650) on EPA.gov.
4 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.
PFAS Contamination Detected
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 98051. One or more compound results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029.
Detected compounds: PFBS, PFBA, PFOS, PFHxS, PFPeA, PFHxA.
Highest measured level: 0.014 µg/L
Reverse osmosis (RO) and activated carbon block filters can reduce PFAS at the tap. Certifications list the compounds covered: an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 claim for PFOA/PFOS does not cover every PFAS, so check that the product lists the compounds detected here.
Environmental Hazards (10) CRITICAL
Home & Infrastructure (7) OK
Cost & Community (9) HIGH
CPSC product recall notices
These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 98051 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 0 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 98051 (primary system: Covington Water District), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.
Where does 98051's water come from?
The recorded water source for Covington Water District, a system mapped to ZIP code 98051, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 56,172 people.
How does Ravensdale water compare to the national average?
Ravensdale's Home Safety Score ranks better than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 67% of ZIP codes within Washington.
How can I get my water tested in Ravensdale?
If Covington Water District supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.
Is lead a concern in 98051 tap water?
The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 98051 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0014 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2025-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.
What is the radon risk for 98051?
98051 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in King County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.
Are there PFAS (forever chemicals) in 98051's water?
Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 98051. One or more PFAS results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). Ravensdale, WA (98051): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems - 83/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/98051/
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Page version: October 2026.
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Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 98051
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98010 | Black Diamond, WA | 5.9 mi | B | 0 |
| 98025 | Hobart, WA | 6.9 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 98022 | Enumclaw, WA | 8.5 mi | A | 2 |
| 98038 | Maple Valley, WA | 8.5 mi | B | 4 |
| 98092 | Auburn, WA | 10.5 mi | B | 14 |
| 98093 | Federal Way, WA | 10.8 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 98042 | Kent, WA | 11.1 mi | B | 5 |
| 98045 | North Bend, WA | 11.1 mi | A | 4 |
| 98027 | Issaquah, WA | 12.3 mi | A | 6 |
| 98058 | Renton, WA | 13.2 mi | A | 3 |
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