Historical Compliance Records WA

Artesian Water District 8

EPA ID: WA5303150 ยท 302 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Artesian Water District 8 (WA5303150): 3 EPA violations in the last five years. In the five-year tracking period, Artesian Water District 8 filed 3 violations - each has been cleared, and the utility now meets all federal standards for its 302 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

302
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0015 mg/L
Max Lead Level
3
Contaminants Flagged
$339K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Artesian Water District 8 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$64,485
Median Household Income
10,171
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Artesian Water District 8 compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,200 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

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

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 3 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 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, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Stage 1 DBP 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
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0015 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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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 Artesian Water District 8 (WA5303150) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artesian Water District 8 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Artesian Water District 8; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Artesian Water District 8's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Artesian Water District 8 serve?
Artesian Water District 8 serves approximately 302 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Artesian Water District 8's water source?
Artesian Water District 8 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Artesian Water District 8's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0015 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Artesian Water District 8's service area?
The Artesian Water District 8 service area has a median household income of $64,485. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Artesian Water District 8 get its water?
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.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Artesian Water District 8 (EPA ID: WA5303150) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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