ZipCheckup grade for 98672: B.
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White Salmon, WA (98672): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 81/100
EPA data combined for 2 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: City of White Salmon)
Health-based violation records by water system:
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 98672 in White Salmon, WA contain 6 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
At a Glance
- Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 1 health-based violation and 5 non-health-based (since 2021).
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0053 mg/L is below the EPA action level, but EPA's health goal for lead is zero; filtration is advisable.
- Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
- Flood 2 cumulative NFIP claim records. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
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Score Breakdown
Overall Home Safety Score: 81/100
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Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.
Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.
Safety & Health (6) CRITICAL
Your Water System
ZIP code 98672 in White Salmon, Washington is mapped to the water system City of White Salmon (EPA ID: WA5396350). This system provides water to approximately 4,077 people from surface water sources.
There are 2 community water systems serving this area.
Water Systems Serving This Area
| System Name | EPA ID | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of White Salmon | WA5396350 | 4,077 | Surface water |
| Glacier Springs Water Assn | WA5327750 | 992 | 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
- 98623 (Husum) - 4 mi
- 98651 (Underwood) - 6 mi - 19 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 97031 (Hood River, OR) - 6 mi - 38 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 98605 (Bingen) - 8 mi - 23 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 97044 (Odell, OR) - 8 mi
- 97040 (Mosier, OR) - 9 mi - 15 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 98602 (Appleton) - 10 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 98635 (Lyle) - 11 mi
- 98650 (Trout Lake) - 16 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 98628 (Klickitat) - 16 mi
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for City of White Salmon (WA5396350) 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.
UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records
Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 98672 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.
The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.
Environmental Hazards (11) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (7) MODERATE
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Cost & Community (9) HIGH
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Protect Your Home in White Salmon
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Home & Flood Insurance
The ZIP code for this report in White Salmon has 2 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 98672 was built around 1987. 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 98672 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 6 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 98672 (primary system: City of White Salmon), 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 98672's water come from?
The recorded water source for City of White Salmon, a system mapped to ZIP code 98672, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 4,077 people.
How can I get my water tested in White Salmon?
If City of White Salmon 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 98672 tap water?
The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 98672 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0053 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 98672?
98672 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Klickitat 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 98672?
FEMA records contain 2 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 98672; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is B, 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
ZipCheckup. (2026). White Salmon, WA (98672): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 81/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/98672/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 98672
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98623 | Husum, WA | 3.6 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 98651 | Underwood, WA | 5.8 mi | N/A | 19 |
| 97031 | Hood River, OR | 6.5 mi | N/A | 38 |
| 98605 | Bingen, WA | 7.5 mi | N/A | 23 |
| 97044 | Odell, OR | 8.2 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 97040 | Mosier, OR | 8.7 mi | N/A | 15 |
| 98602 | Appleton, WA | 10.4 mi | N/A | 2 |
| 98635 | Lyle, WA | 11.1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 98650 | Trout Lake, WA | 15.8 mi | N/A | 2 |
| 98628 | Klickitat, WA | 16.3 mi | N/A | 0 |
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