Historical Compliance Records WA

City of Battle Ground Water Department

EPA ID: WA5304700 · 30,237 people served · 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Battle Ground Water Department (WA5304700): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. City of Battle Ground Water Department carries 2 resolved violations in the five-year EPA record - each has been formally closed, and the supplier, which serves approximately 30,237 people, now meets all applicable federal drinking water standards with no open enforcement activity remaining.

Data: EPA SDWIS

D · 48
Avg Safety Score
30,237
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0015 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
2
Contaminants Flagged
$544K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Battle Ground Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$108,616
Median Household Income
38,550
Service Area Population
12%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
32%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Battle Ground Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $108,616 and an estimated 38,550 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Battle Ground Water Department'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 46% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Battle Ground Water Department compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 5 detections recorded. 2 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 →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Washington

City of Arlington
29,508 people
A 0 violations
City of Mercer Island
31,057 people
A 0 violations
B 4 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,000 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

City of Battle Ground Water Department (EPA ID: WA5304700) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 30,237 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 98604 in Battle Ground.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: D (48/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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
February 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report 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
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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 City of Battle Ground Water Department (WA5304700) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Battle Ground Water Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of Battle Ground Water Department; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Battle Ground Water Department serve?

City of Battle Ground Water Department serves approximately 30,237 people across 1 ZIP code in Washington.

Where does City of Battle Ground Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from City of Battle Ground Water Department safe to drink?
City of Battle Ground Water Department has a D safety grade based on 2 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in City of Battle Ground Water Department's water?
Detected contaminants include 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 2 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 City of Battle Ground Water Department serve?
City of Battle Ground Water Department serves approximately 30,237 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Battle Ground Water Department's water source?
City of Battle Ground Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Battle Ground Water Department'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 City of Battle Ground Water Department's service area?
The City of Battle Ground Water Department service area has a median household income of $108,616. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Battle Ground Water Department get its water?
City of Battle Ground Water Department'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Battle Ground Water Department: 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wa5304700/
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