Monitoring Violations WA

Belfair Water District 1

EPA ID: WA5305350 · 4,432 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Although 2 violations appeared on Belfair Water District 1's record, all have been remedied — currently compliant, 4,432 served.

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

A · 89
Avg Safety Score
4,432
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
1
Contaminants Flagged
$440K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Belfair Water District 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$97,049
Median Household Income
16,983
Service Area Population
36%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
39%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Belfair Water District 1 serves a community with a median household income of $97,049 and an estimated 16,983 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 36% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Belfair Water District 1'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
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Mason 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

31 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
40 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 44% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Belfair Water District 1 compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Washington

South Bainbridge
4,414 people
0 violations
B 1 violation
City of Goldendale
4,314 people
C 2 violations
Pattison 500
4,302 people
0 violations
A 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,500
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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 $1,500 (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

Belfair Water District 1 (EPA ID: WA5305350) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 4,432 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: A (89/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

2 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring 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 2 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
98528 0.001 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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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 Belfair Water District 1 (WA5305350) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belfair Water District 1 water safe to drink?

Belfair Water District 1 has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Belfair Water District 1 serve?

Belfair Water District 1 serves approximately 4,432 people across 2 ZIP codes in Washington.

Where does Belfair Water District 1 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
681
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: 4,432
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

Is water from Belfair Water District 1 safe to drink?
Belfair Water District 1 earns a A safety grade with 2 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Belfair Water District 1's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Belfair Water District 1 serve?
Belfair Water District 1 serves approximately 4,432 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Belfair Water District 1's water source?
Belfair Water District 1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Belfair Water District 1's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Belfair Water District 1's service area?
The Belfair Water District 1 service area has a median household income of $97,049. EPA EJScreen data classifies 36% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Belfair Water District 1 get its water?
Belfair Water District 1'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.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Belfair Water District 1 (EPA ID: WA5305350) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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