ZipCheckup grade for 98387: B.

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Health Violations Found
B 77

Spanaway, WA (98387): PFAS Above 2029 MCL Level - 77/100

EPA data combined for 19 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Southwood)

Health Violations Found PFAS Detected

Health-based violation records by water system:

  • WA5366204 (1)

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 98387 in Spanaway, WA contain 20 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 1 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
B 77/100
Water Quality PFAS above MCL 1 health-based violation
Lead Risk Below action level 0.0016 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2024-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 3 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 1 health-based violation and 19 non-health-based (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0016 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.
  • Flood 3 cumulative NFIP claim records. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
20 violations 1 health-based PFAS detected
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
B
ZIP-level Home Safety model score: 77 / 100
Home Safety Score higher than 57% of ZIP codes nationwide
19
Water Systems
64,155
People Served
1
Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0
Surface water
Water Source
0.0016 mg/L
Reported Lead Result
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low
$424K
Median Home ValueState median: $421K

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: 77/100

This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
62/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
0/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
100/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
100/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
31/100
Indoor environment
100/100
Outdoor environment
100/100

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

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

Safety & Health (7) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 98387 in Spanaway, Washington is mapped to the water system Southwood (EPA ID: WA5382844). This system provides water to approximately 64,155 people from surface water sources.

There are 19 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Southwood WA5382844 64,155 Surface water
Spanaway Water Company WA5382850 34,506 Groundwater
Crescent Park 355 WA5316000 550 Groundwater
Parkland Light & Water Company WA5366200 33,775 Groundwater
Coach Country Corral WA5313915 170 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 Southwood (WA5382844) 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.

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PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 98387. One or more compound results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029.

Detected compounds: PFPeA, PFHxA, PFBA, PFOS, PFBS, PFOA, PFHxS.

Highest measured level: 0.11 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.

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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 Spanaway has 3 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 98387 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 20 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 98387 (primary system: Southwood), including 1 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 98387's water come from?

The recorded water source for Southwood, a system mapped to ZIP code 98387, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 64,155 people.

How does Spanaway water compare to the national average?

Spanaway's Home Safety Score ranks better than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 76% of ZIP codes within Washington.

How can I get my water tested in Spanaway?

If Southwood 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 98387 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 98387 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0016 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2024-12-31). 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 98387?

98387 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Pierce 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 98387's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 98387. 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.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 98387?

FEMA records contain 3 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 98387; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is C, 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). Spanaway, WA (98387): PFAS Above 2029 MCL Level - 77/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/98387/
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Page version: October 2026.

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