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
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
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?
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.
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
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).
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
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
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.
- 98604 - Battle Ground
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
How to cite this page
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