Water System Report WA

Peoples Creek Water System

EPA ID: WA5301916 · 76 people served · 1 ZIP code

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Peoples Creek Water System kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 76 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

76
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$638K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Peoples Creek Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$115,894
Median Household Income
32,055
Service Area Population
9%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
34%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Peoples Creek Water System serves a community with a median household income of $115,894 and an estimated 32,055 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Peoples Creek Water System'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Snohomish 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

31 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 44% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.01 ppt, PFOS: 0.015 ppt, PFHxS: 0.065 ppt, PFBS: 0.345 ppt, HFPO-DA: 0.024 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $1,700

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,700 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Peoples Creek Water System (EPA ID: WA5301916) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 76 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 98272 in Monroe.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Peoples Creek Water System (WA5301916) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peoples Creek Water System water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Peoples Creek Water System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Peoples Creek Water System serve?

Peoples Creek Water System serves approximately 76 people across 1 ZIP code in Washington.

Where does Peoples Creek Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
30
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 76
Reported to Washington

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Peoples Creek Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Peoples Creek Water System serve?
Peoples Creek Water System serves approximately 76 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Peoples Creek Water System's water source?
Peoples Creek Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Peoples Creek Water System's service area?
The Peoples Creek Water System service area has a median household income of $115,894. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Peoples Creek Water System get its water?
Peoples Creek Water System'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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