Ames Lake Water Assoc Inc.
EPA ID: WA5302055 · 3,224 people served · 4 ZIP codes
Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Ames Lake Water Assoc Inc. 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 3,224 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Ames Lake Water Assoc Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Ames Lake Water Assoc Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $164,848 and an estimated 109,593 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Ames Lake Water Assoc Inc.'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 2% of homes in King County, Washington rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 8 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
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
Ames Lake Water Assoc Inc. (EPA ID: WA5302055) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 3,224 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Ames Lake Water Assoc Inc. (WA5302055) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ames Lake Water Assoc Inc. water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Ames Lake Water Assoc Inc. has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Ames Lake Water Assoc Inc. serve?
Ames Lake Water Assoc Inc. serves approximately 3,224 people across 4 ZIP codes in Washington.
Where does Ames Lake Water Assoc Inc. get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.