Desert Canyon Domestic Water System
EPA ID: WA5302498 · 292 people served · 1 ZIP code
Even though Desert Canyon Domestic Water System accumulated 1 violation over five years, all have been formally resolved — the provider currently meets EPA standards for 292 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Desert Canyon Domestic Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Desert Canyon Domestic Water System serves a community with a median household income of $66,054 and an estimated 2,492 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Desert Canyon Domestic 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.
About 1% of homes in Douglas 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
Detected Contaminants
How Desert Canyon Domestic Water System compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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
Desert Canyon Domestic Water System (EPA ID: WA5302498) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 292 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 98843 in Orondo.
Average Home Safety Score: B (83/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | 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 sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98843 | 0.0024 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
- 98843 — Orondo
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Desert Canyon Domestic Water System (WA5302498) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Desert Canyon Domestic Water System water safe to drink?
Desert Canyon Domestic Water System has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Desert Canyon Domestic Water System serve?
Desert Canyon Domestic Water System serves approximately 292 people across 1 ZIP code in Washington.
Where does Desert Canyon Domestic 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:
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.
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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