STATE REPORT WA 1 ALERT 121 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Washington Water: 1.6K Violations — 726 ZIPs

726 ZIP codes · 809 water systems · UPC plumbing code · Updated 2026-06-03

Data: EPA SDWIS, NWS, State plumbing boards, Rewiring America Last verified: 2026-06-03

726
ZIP Codes
809
Water Systems
436
ZIPs with Violations
1
Active Alerts
UPC
Plumbing Code
B · 78
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIPs Exceeding Lead Limit
18%
High Radon Risk (Zone 1)
#9
of 51 States
69%
ZIPs Rated A or B
60%
ZIPs with Violations
B
Washington average: 78/100 — ranked #9 of 51 states. 11 points above the national average (67). 69% of ZIP codes scored A or B.

Statewide monitoring data places Washington in the above-average tier for public drinking water safety.

Score Distribution

How Washington's 726 ZIP codes are distributed across safety grades.

287
A
213
B
148
C
78
D
0
F
85-10070-8455-6940-540-39

Home Safety Scores by State

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F (0-49) D (50-64) C (65-74) B (75-84) A (85+)

Data: EPA SDWIS, FEMA NFIP, EPA Radon, USGS Earthquake Hazards, NIFC Wildfire • 2026-06-03

Top 10 Safest ZIP Codes in Washington

Highest Home Safety Scores in the state.

#ZIP CodeCityCountyScoreGrade
1 98035 KentKing 99 A
2 98064 KentKing 99 A
3 98089 KentKing 99 A
4 98111 SeattleKing 99 A
5 98113 SeattleKing 99 A
6 98114 SeattleKing 99 A
7 98124 SeattleKing 99 A
8 98127 SeattleKing 99 A
9 98129 SeattleKing 99 A
10 98131 SeattleKing 99 A

10 Lowest-Scoring ZIP Codes in Washington

#ZIP CodeCityCountyScoreGradeViolations
1 99181 ValleyStevens 40 D 0
2 99160 OrientStevens 40 D 0
3 99153 Metaline FallsPend Oreille 40 D 0
4 99151 MarcusStevens 40 D 0
5 99146 LaurierStevens 40 D 0
6 99140 KellerOkanogan 40 D 0
7 99138 IncheliumStevens 40 D 0
8 99131 GiffordStevens 40 D 0
9 99129 FruitlandStevens 40 D 0
10 99126 EvansStevens 40 D 0

County Rankings

Water quality breakdown by county. 39 counties with data in Washington.

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F (0-49) D (50-64) C (65-74) B (75-84) A (85+)

County-level aggregation of ZIP code safety scores • EPA SDWIS, FEMA NFIP, EPA Radon, USGS, NIFC

CountyAvg ScoreGradeZIPsBest ZIPWorst ZIP
King 91 A 122 98035 (99) 98047 (60)
Snohomish 83 B 34 98293 (95) 98251 (60)
Kitsap 83 B 21 98314 (99) 98346 (65)
Pierce 89 A 85 98303 (99) 98391 (65)
Kittitas 73 B 10 98943 (83) 98922 (49)
Skagit 81 B 16 98101 (95) 98237 (62)
Whatcom 88 A 16 98231 (99) 98247 (78)
San Juan 74 B 9 98261 (95) 98286 (66)
Mason 92 A 9 98546 (95) 98584 (85)
Island 78 B 9 98239 (94) 98287 (65)
Lewis 80 B 22 98522 (95) 98582 (62)
Clallam 81 B 15 98305 (99) 98386 (66)
Jefferson 81 B 7 98325 (96) 98340 (65)
Thurston 91 A 21 98556 (99) 98511 (77)
Grays Harbor 77 B 22 98566 (99) 98569 (65)
Pacific 73 B 15 98641 (99) 98590 (60)
Cowlitz 76 B 9 98611 (85) 98649 (65)
Clark 63 C 24 98642 (70) 98616 (40)
Klickitat 63 C 15 98617 (83) 99356 (53)
Skamania 61 C 5 98639 (70) 98648 (42)
Wahkiakum 73 B 3 98612 (88) 98647 (65)
Chelan 86 A 13 98828 (99) 98817 (66)
Douglas 74 B 7 98843 (83) 98845 (63)
Okanogan 60 C 20 98841 (70) 99140 (40)
Grant 74 B 16 98851 (83) 99135 (53)
Ferry 54 D 6 99141 (70) 98859 (40)
Yakima 71 B 26 98932 (83) 99322 (53)
Spokane 64 C 51 99005 (70) 99110 (40)
Lincoln 69 C 12 99008 (83) 99147 (53)
Pend Oreille 59 C 7 99139 (70) 99153 (40)
Stevens 47 D 20 99109 (68) 99181 (40)
Whitman 69 C 24 99113 (83) 99333 (53)
Adams 69 C 6 99341 (82) 99154 (53)
Franklin 77 B 6 99326 (81) 99343 (62)
Benton 69 C 8 99350 (80) 99346 (53)
Walla Walla 67 C 9 99324 (77) 99363 (53)
Columbia 80 B 2 99359 (82) 99328 (78)
Garfield 82 B 1 99347 (82) 99347 (82)
Asotin 76 B 3 99402 (83) 99401 (63)

Most Common Contaminants in Washington

Contaminant / RuleCategoryZIPs AffectedViolationsHealth Risk
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 275 445 No
Lead Inorganic 165 246 Yes
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 126 336 Yes
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 111 165 Yes
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 85 133 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 52 68 Yes
Total Organic Carbon Disinfection Byproducts 31 54 No
E. coli Microbiological 23 50 Yes

Overview

We track water quality, weather alerts, plumbing regulations, and energy rebates for 726 ZIP codes across Washington, covering 809 community water systems that serve approximately 7,614,893 people.

436 of 726 ZIP codes (60%) have recorded EPA violations. 121 health-based violations have been documented.

Active Weather Alerts

1 active alert in Washington including 1 warning. Severe weather can directly affect tap water quality — flooding, power outages, and infrastructure damage may lead to boil-water advisories.

Alert Severity Areas
Flood Warning Severe Chelan, WA

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Plumbing Regulations

Washington follows the Uniform Plumbing Code (2021 edition).

  • Plumbing code: UPC (2021)
  • Homeowner DIY: Licensed plumber required
  • Water heater permit: Required
  • Annual backflow test: Required
  • Seismic strapping: Required

Full Washington regulations →

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code City Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
99118 Curlew D 35 0 Fourth of July Creek Estates
99114 Colville C 20 0 Colville Water Department
98250 Friday Harbor B 19 13 Friday Harbor Town of
98277 Oak Harbor C 19 6 City of Oak Harbor
98278 Oak Harbor B 19 6 City of Oak Harbor
98595 Westport B 18 4 Westport Water Department
98577 Raymond B 17 0 Raymond Water Department
98849 Riverside C 17 0 Riverside Town of
98837 Moses Lake B 16 0 City of Moses Lake
99343 Mesa C 16 1 Basin City Water Sewer District

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code City Safety Score System Population
98004 Bellevue B City of Bellevue 317,330
98005 Bellevue A City of Bellevue 317,330
98006 Bellevue B City of Bellevue 317,330
98007 Bellevue B City of Bellevue 317,330
98008 Bellevue B City of Bellevue 317,330
98009 Bellevue A City of Bellevue 317,330
98010 Black Diamond A Black Diamond Water Department 2,420
98013 Burton B WATER DISTRICT 19 3,723
98015 Bellevue A City of Bellevue 317,330
98024 Fall City A Fall City Water District #127 2,987

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Washington: B (78/100)

Lead & Copper

  • Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0027 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 5 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

  • High risk (Zone 1): 133 ZIP codes (18%)
  • Moderate risk (Zone 2): 145 ZIP codes
  • Low risk (Zone 3): 448 ZIP codes

ZIP Code Reports for Washington

Largest Communities

ZIP Code City Population Safety Grade Violations
98198 Seattle 1,561,354 A 1
98188 Seattle 1,550,200 A 1
98168 Seattle 1,383,779 A 1
98146 Seattle 1,276,660 A 1
98148 Seattle 1,276,660 A 1
98158 Seattle 1,276,660 A 1
98166 Seattle 1,276,660 A 1
98178 Seattle 1,267,829 A 1
98155 Seattle 1,265,815 A 1
98101 Seattle 1,160,710 A 1
98102 Seattle 1,160,710 A 1
98103 Seattle 1,160,710 A 1
98104 Seattle 1,160,710 A 1
98105 Seattle 1,160,710 A 1
98106 Seattle 1,160,710 A 1
98107 Seattle 1,160,710 A 1
98108 Seattle 1,160,710 A 1
98109 Seattle 1,160,710 A 1
98111 Seattle 1,160,710 A 1
98112 Seattle 1,160,710 A 1

Lowest Safety Scores

ZIP Code City Score Grade Violations
98601 Amboy 40 D 0
98603 Ariel 40 D 0
98616 Cougar 40 D 0
98819 Conconully 40 D 0
98827 Loomis 40 D 0

Highest Safety Scores

ZIP Code City Score Grade Violations
98035 Kent 99 A 1
98064 Kent 99 A 1
98089 Kent 99 A 1
98111 Seattle 99 A 1
98113 Seattle 99 A 1

All 726 ZIP Codes in Washington

Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water safe to drink in Washington?

Washington has 809 community water systems serving 7,614,893 people across 726 ZIP codes. There are 1,630 recorded violations, including 121 health-based. 436 of 726 ZIP codes have at least one violation.

What plumbing code does Washington follow?

Washington follows the UPC plumbing code. A licensed plumber is generally required for plumbing work.

Is lead a concern in Washington's drinking water?

5 ZIP codes in Washington have lead levels exceeding the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.

What is the radon risk in Washington?

18% of ZIP codes in Washington fall in EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk).

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