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College Place School District Home Safety Profile (WA) - Water Issues

3 ZIP codes · 8 water systems · 51,106 people served

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA drinking-water data for College Place School District: 225 EPA violations recorded in the past five years.

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0, EPA SDWIS and UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData, NCES

C · 67
Avg Safety Score (2 ZIP)
3
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems
225
Violations (5yr) (2 ZIP)
0.0033 mg/L
Avg Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk (3 ZIP)

Why School Water Quality Matters

Children drink 2–4× more water per pound of body weight than adults, making them more vulnerable to contaminants. School water quality affects students for hours every weekday.

Home Safety and Water Evidence Overview

The College Place School District in Washington spans 3 ZIP codes. This materialization has canonical Home Safety Scores for 2 ZIP records and typed EPA water violation counts for 2 ZIP records. Missing evidence is not treated as zero.

The deduplicated primary-system served-population sum is 51,106 across 2 water systems. This is not the district resident population.

The average Home Safety Score under model 4.0.0 across 2 scored ZIP records is C (67/100) .

Water quality in this district ranks better than 60% of ZIP codes nationally.

Why This Matters for Children

Children are more vulnerable to water contaminants than adults. The EPA and CDC identify these key risks:

  • Lead exposure - Even low levels of lead can affect brain development, reduce IQ, and cause behavioral problems in children. There is no safe level of lead for children.
  • PFAS ("forever chemicals") - Linked to immune system effects and developmental delays in children. Children drink more water relative to body weight than adults.
  • Nitrate - Dangerous for infants (can cause "blue baby syndrome"). Agricultural areas often have elevated nitrate.
  • Disinfection byproducts - Long-term exposure may increase cancer risk. School water fountains often have stagnant water that concentrates these compounds.

Lead Levels in the District

Metric Value EPA Threshold
Average lead level (90th percentile) 0.0033 mg/L 0.015 mg/L
Highest lead level 0.0044 mg/L 0.015 mg/L
ZIP records exceeding EPA action level 0 of 2 with known status -

EPA Violation History

225 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Contaminants of Concern

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based ZIPs Affected
Contaminant 2031 Other 11 No 2
Contaminant 2040 Other 11 No 2
Contaminant 2041 Other 11 No 2
Contaminant 2110 Other 11 No 2
Contaminant 2326 Other 11 No 2
PFOA PFAS 8 No 2
PFNA PFAS 8 No 2
Dichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 8 No 2

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate risk)

Water Facts and Home Safety Score by ZIP Code

ZIP Code City Home Safety Score EPA Violations Health Lead Level Exceeds?
99362 Walla Walla C (67) 119 0 0.0044 mg/L No
99324 College Place C (67) 106 0 0.0021 mg/L No
99360 Touchet N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

What Parents Can Do

  1. Request lead testing at your child's school - The EPA's 3Ts program (Training, Testing, Taking Action) provides guidance for schools. Ask your school board about their water testing schedule.
  2. Review the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) - Your water utility publishes this annually. It details all detected contaminants.
  3. Test your home's water - Especially if your home has older plumbing (pre-1986) that may contain lead solder or lead pipes.
  4. Pack water from home - If you're concerned about school water quality, send your child with a water bottle filled at home (filtered if possible).
  5. Stay informed - Bookmark this page to check for updates on water quality in your school district.

Need help with school water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water safe in College Place School District schools?

EPA system-level records show no health-based violations across 2 ZIP records with known health counts in the past 5 years. No lead action-level exceedance is recorded among 2 ZIP records with known status. This does not establish safety at an individual school tap; request current building-level testing results.

Does College Place School District test for lead in school water?

Federal law does not require schools to test for lead in drinking water (except in some states with specific mandates). The EPA's voluntary 3Ts program encourages testing. Contact your school district office to ask about their testing schedule and results.

What level of lead is safe for children?

There is no safe level of lead for children, according to the CDC. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L (15 ppb) triggers corrective action for water systems, but the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that school water contain no more than 0.001 mg/L (1 ppb).

Data Sources

Updated daily.

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