Health Violations Found

Sumas, WA (98295): 9 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 11 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Sumas Water Department)

Health Violations Found NFIP Claim History

Health-based violation records by water system:

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 98295 in Sumas, WA contain 12 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 9 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
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Safety Score N/A
Water Quality Issues 9 health-based violation records
Lead Risk Below action level Below the reporting limit, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2024-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 348 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 9 health-based violations and 3 non-health-based (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
  • Flood 348 cumulative NFIP claim records. This historical count is not a current property-risk verdict.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
12 violations 9 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
11
Water Systems
2,157
People Served
9
Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low
$408K
Median Home ValueState median: $421K

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Score Breakdown

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

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
58/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
Unknown
Evidence missing
EPA radon zone
100/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
100/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
Unknown
Indoor environment
100/100
Outdoor environment
100/100

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

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Safety & Health (6) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 98295 in Sumas, Washington is mapped to the water system Sumas Water Department (EPA ID: WA5384870). This system provides water to approximately 2,157 people from groundwater sources.

There are 11 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Sumas Water Department WA5384870 2,157 Groundwater
Meadowbrook Water Association WA5353250 579 Surface water
City of Everson WA5324200 3,893 Groundwater
Nooksack Valley Water Association WA5359850 1,343 Groundwater
Sumas Rural Water Association WA5384850 612 Groundwater

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Sumas Water Department (WA5384870) on EPA.gov.

5 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.

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Environmental Hazards (11) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (7) OK
Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Sumas has 348 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 98295 was built around 1985. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.

Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 98295 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 12 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 98295 (primary system: Sumas Water Department), including 9 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 98295's water come from?

The recorded water source for Sumas Water Department, a system mapped to ZIP code 98295, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 2,157 people.

How can I get my water tested in Sumas?

If Sumas Water Department 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.

What is the radon risk for 98295?

98295 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Whatcom 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 98295?

FEMA records contain 348 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 98295; 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. This is a substantial claim history, but claim count is not a count of distinct events or properties. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Sumas, WA (98295): 9 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/98295/
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Page version: October 2026.

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