Water Quality Report

West Richland, WA (99353): 22 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 3 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: City of West Richland)

PFAS Detected

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 99353 in West Richland, WA contain 22 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 22 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level Below the reporting limit, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2024-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 22 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 22 violations (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 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
  • Flood 22 cumulative NFIP claim records. Check the current FEMA map for a specific address.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
22 violations 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
3
Water Systems
21,231
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Surface water
Water Source
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate
$408K
Median Home ValueState 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 99353 in West Richland, Washington is mapped to the water system City of West Richland (EPA ID: WA5394900). This system provides water to approximately 21,231 people from surface water sources.

There are 3 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
City of West Richland WA5394900 21,231 Surface water
City of Richland WA5372250 106,499 Surface water
Great Basin Water Kiona WA5310724 520 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 West Richland (WA5394900) 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 99353. One or more compound results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029.

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

Highest measured level: 0.017 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 (11) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (7) OK
Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in West Richland has 22 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 99353 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 22 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 99353 (primary system: City of West Richland), 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 99353's water come from?

The recorded water source for City of West Richland, a system mapped to ZIP code 99353, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 21,231 people.

How can I get my water tested in West Richland?

If City of West Richland 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 99353?

99353 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Benton 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 99353's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 99353. 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 99353?

FEMA records contain 22 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 99353; 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). West Richland, WA (99353): 22 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/99353/
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Page version: October 2026.

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99354 Richland, WA 3.2 mi C 0
99352 Richland, WA 5.9 mi C 39
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99336 Kennewick, WA 12.1 mi C 2
99338 Kennewick, WA 12.1 mi C 39
99301 Pasco, WA 13.5 mi B 54
99302 Pasco, WA 14.4 mi N/A 0
99337 Kennewick, WA 14.5 mi C 8
99330 Eltopia, WA 17.0 mi N/A 0
99350 Prosser, WA 20.1 mi B 29

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