Water System Report WA

Summit View Water System

EPA ID: WA5303303 · 1,869 people served · 4 ZIP codes

In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Summit View Water System posted zero EPA violations serving 1,869 residents.

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

1,869
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$329K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 93% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2021) to 4 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Summit View Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$87,361
Median Household Income
113,652
Service Area Population
30%
Disadvantaged Population
48th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Summit View Water System serves a community with a median household income of $87,361 and an estimated 113,652 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Summit View 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
15th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Benton 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

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 58% 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. 24 detections recorded. 11 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,500
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $450
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,950

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 $2,950 (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

Summit View Water System (EPA ID: WA5303303) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 1,869 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Summit View Water System (WA5303303) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Summit View Water System water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Summit View Water System serve?

Summit View Water System serves approximately 1,869 people across 4 ZIP codes in Washington.

Where does Summit View 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
629
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: 1,869
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?
Summit View 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 Summit View Water System serve?
Summit View Water System serves approximately 1,869 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Summit View Water System's water source?
Summit View Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Summit View Water System's service area?
The Summit View Water System service area has a median household income of $87,361. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Summit View Water System get its water?
Summit View 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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