Pacific Beach/moclips
EPA ID: WA5300333 · 2,372 people served · 6 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Pacific Beach/moclips (WA5300333): 1 violation on record since 2021. Every entry among the 1 violation in EPA records for Pacific Beach/moclips has a resolved status in the data; this utility delivers water to about 2,372 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Pacific Beach/moclips Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Pacific Beach/moclips have a median household income of $59,846 and about 20,237 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 44% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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 classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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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 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0021 mg/L | No | 2023-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
6 of 6 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by WA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 98535 - Copalis Beach
- 98536 - Copalis Crossing
- 98550 - Hoquiam
- 98562 - Moclips
- 98569 - Ocean Shores
- 98571 - Pacific Beach
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Pacific Beach/moclips (WA5300333) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pacific Beach/moclips water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Pacific Beach/moclips; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Pacific Beach/moclips serve?
Pacific Beach/moclips serves approximately 2,372 people across 6 ZIP codes in Washington.
Where does Pacific Beach/moclips get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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