Health Violations Found

Freeland, WA (98249): 10 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 17 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: W&b Waterworks 1)

Health Violations Found

Health-based violation records by water system:

  • WA5376300 (10)

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 98249 in Freeland, WA contain 48 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 10 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
Latest air quality, EPA records and weather alerts Current data temporarily unavailable
Current EPA violation data unavailable
Water records and current conditions
Current EPA violation data unavailable
Safety Score N/A
Water Quality Issues 10 health-based violation records
Lead Risk Below action level 0.0013 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2023-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 42 claims
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 10 health-based violations and 38 non-health-based (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0013 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
  • Flood 42 cumulative NFIP claim records. Check the current FEMA map for a specific address.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
48 violations 10 health-based
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
17
Water Systems
1,112
People Served
10
Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0013 mg/L
Reported Lead Result
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low
$586K
Median Home Value39% above state median ($421K)

Get updates when new water-quality data is available for your area

Free alerts when new EPA data affects ZIP code 98249. No spam - just safety updates.

Unsubscribe anytime. We only send updates when your safety score changes. See our Privacy Policy.

Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
14/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
Unknown
Evidence missing
EPA radon zone
100/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
Unknown
Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water
Unknown
Indoor environment
100/100
Outdoor environment
Unknown

Coverage: 2 of 4 components and 1 of 3 domains observed.

Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.

Safety & Health (6) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 98249 in Freeland, Washington is mapped to the water system W&b Waterworks 1 (EPA ID: WA5346670). This system provides water to approximately 1,112 people from groundwater sources.

There are 17 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
W&b Waterworks 1 WA5346670 1,112 Groundwater
Bayview Beach Water District WA5305535 1,035 Groundwater
Freeland Water and Sewer District WA5326450 1,264 Groundwater
Sunvista Sunlight Beach Hoa WA5385160 500 Groundwater
Harbor Hills Community Water System WA5333860 1,373 Groundwater

Other Water Quality Reports in Washington

Nearby Water Quality Reports

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for W&b Waterworks 1 (WA5346670) 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.

📊 EPA Safe Drinking Water · View source →
Environmental Hazards (11) MODERATE
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.

View all recalls →

📊 CPSC · View source →

Protect Your Home in Freeland

Based on local data for ZIP 98249, these services may benefit homeowners in your area.

Based on local data for your area. Use the tools below to explore your options.

Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Freeland has 42 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

Typical cost: Flood insurance: premiums vary by property and flood zone; request a quote

Check Your Flood Zone (Free)

FEMA flood map lookup - see if your property is in a flood zone

Free tip: Check your FEMA flood zone at msc.fema.gov (free lookup)

Service recommendations are based on public data for this ZIP code (FEMA, Census ACS, NWS). Actual needs vary by property. By calling, your information will be shared with an independent service provider. ZipCheckup may receive compensation. Cost estimates are approximate and vary by property, condition, and contractor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 98249 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 48 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 98249 (primary system: W&b Waterworks 1), including 10 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 98249's water come from?

The recorded water source for W&b Waterworks 1, a system mapped to ZIP code 98249, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 1,112 people.

How can I get my water tested in Freeland?

If W&b Waterworks 1 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 98249 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 98249 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0013 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2023-12-31). 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 98249?

98249 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Island County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 98249?

FEMA records contain 42 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 98249; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is AE, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Freeland, WA (98249): 10 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/98249/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-report-98249,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Freeland, WA (98249): 10 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/report/98249/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

Nearby ZIP Code Reports

Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 98249

ZIP Code City, State Distance Grade Violations
98253 Greenbank, WA 4.6 mi N/A 21
98260 Langley, WA 5.2 mi N/A 57
98358 Nordland, WA 6.0 mi A 1
98340 Hansville, WA 8.9 mi A 1
98339 Port Hadlock, WA 9.4 mi A 1
98365 Port Ludlow, WA 9.7 mi N/A 1
98236 Clinton, WA 9.8 mi N/A 14
98282 Camano Island, WA 10.0 mi N/A 92
98325 Chimacum, WA 10.9 mi A 2
98368 Port Townsend, WA 11.7 mi A 3

Overall safety breakdown

Home Safety Score →

Find the right water filter

Water Filter Matcher →

Compare filters, tests & services

Compare My Options →

Compare with another ZIP

Compare Tool →
Coverage: 15/17 risk factors Data sources →
Get alerts for 98249