Pacific Beach/moclips
EPA ID: WA5300333 · 2,372 people served · 7 ZIP codes
Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Pacific Beach/moclips sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 2,372 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 88% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 2 (2024) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Pacific Beach/moclips Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Pacific Beach/moclips serves a community with a median household income of $62,772 and an estimated 27,867 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 44% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Pacific Beach/moclips's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
About 1% of homes in Grays Harbor County, Washington rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Washington
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Pacific Beach/moclips (EPA ID: WA5300333) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 2,372 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 7 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (76/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98535 | 0.0016 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 6 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
- 98535 — Copalis Beach
- 98536 — Copalis Crossing
- 98550 — Hoquiam
- 98562 — Moclips
- 98563 — Montesano
- 98569 — Ocean Shores
- 98571 — Pacific Beach
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Pacific Beach/moclips (WA5300333) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pacific Beach/moclips water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Pacific Beach/moclips has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Pacific Beach/moclips serve?
Pacific Beach/moclips serves approximately 2,372 people across 7 ZIP codes in Washington.
Where does Pacific Beach/moclips get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.