Skagit Company Pud - Alger
EPA ID: WA5301400 · 446 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Skagit Company Pud - Alger (WA5301400): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Despite the 1 historical violation in its record, Skagit Company Pud - Alger has cleared every one and now meets EPA standards serving 446 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Skagit Company Pud - Alger Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Skagit Company Pud - Alger serves a community with a median household income of $83,560 and an estimated 78,592 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Skagit Company Pud - Alger'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Skagit Company Pud - Alger compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Skagit Company Pud - Alger (EPA ID: WA5301400) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 446 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 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, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Skagit Company Pud - Alger (WA5301400) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Skagit Company Pud - Alger water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Skagit Company Pud - Alger; 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 Skagit Company Pud - Alger serve?
Skagit Company Pud - Alger serves approximately 446 people across 3 ZIP codes in Washington.
Where does Skagit Company Pud - Alger get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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