Water Quality Report

University Place, WA (98467): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 4 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: City of Tacoma Water Division)

PFAS Detected

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 98467 in University Place, WA contain 1 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 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 PFAS above MCL 1 non-health-based violation record in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level Below the reporting limit, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-12-31
NFIP Claim History N/A
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 violation (non-health) (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.
  • 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.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
1 violation 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 Consumer Confidence Report: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
4
Water Systems
446,170
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Surface water
Water Source
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low
$580K
Median Home Value38% above state median ($421K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

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

The score is withheld for this ZIP: a water system serving it has EPA UCMR5 PFAS results above the value of an EPA PFAS MCL (with compliance required from 2029), and the current score input does not include that system. We will show the score again once it is recalculated with that system's PFAS results included.

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Safety & Health (8) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 98467 in University Place, Washington is mapped to the water system City of Tacoma Water Division (EPA ID: WA5386800). This system provides water to approximately 446,170 people from surface water sources.

There are 4 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
City of Tacoma Water Division WA5386800 446,170 Surface water
Lakewood Water District WA5345550 82,425 Groundwater
City of Fircrest WA5325150 7,927 Groundwater
Sunrise Terrace Community LLC WA5385925 152 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 City of Tacoma Water Division (WA5386800) 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 98467. One or more compound results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029.

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

Highest measured level: 0.0082 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.

📊 EPA UCMR5 · View source →
Environmental Hazards (10) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (7) MODERATE
Cost & Community (9) HIGH

CPSC product recall notices

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Protect Your Home in University Place

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 98467 was built around 1986. 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

Estimate Your Home Maintenance Costs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 98467 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 1 violation since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 98467 (primary system: City of Tacoma Water Division), 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 98467's water come from?

The recorded water source for City of Tacoma Water Division, a system mapped to ZIP code 98467, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 446,170 people.

How can I get my water tested in University Place?

If City of Tacoma Water Division 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 98467?

98467 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 98467's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 98467. 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

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). University Place, WA (98467): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/98467/
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Page version: October 2026.

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