Artesian Water District 8
EPA ID: WA5303150 · 302 people served · 1 ZIP code
Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Artesian Water District 8 — the supplier serving 302 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Artesian Water District 8 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Artesian Water District 8 serves a community with a median household income of $64,485 and an estimated 10,171 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Artesian Water District 8'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 Walla Walla 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
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
Artesian Water District 8 (EPA ID: WA5303150) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 302 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 99324 in College Place.
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
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 99324 — College Place
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Artesian Water District 8 (WA5303150) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Artesian Water District 8 water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Artesian Water District 8 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Artesian Water District 8 serve?
Artesian Water District 8 serves approximately 302 people across 1 ZIP code in Washington.
Where does Artesian Water District 8 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.