Water System Report WA

Bingen Water Department

EPA ID: WA5306900 · 1,758 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring records confirm Bingen Water Department has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 1,758 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

1,758
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$445K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bingen Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$83,531
Median Household Income
2,271
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bingen Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $83,531 and an estimated 2,271 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Bingen Water Department's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Skamania 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

58 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
13 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 82% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $400

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

Bingen Water Department (EPA ID: WA5306900) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 1,758 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 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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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Bingen Water Department (WA5306900) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bingen Water Department water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Bingen Water Department serve?

Bingen Water Department serves approximately 1,758 people across 2 ZIP codes in Washington.

Where does Bingen Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
365
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: 1,758
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?
Bingen Water Department meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Bingen Water Department serve?
Bingen Water Department serves approximately 1,758 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Bingen Water Department's water source?
Bingen Water Department draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Bingen Water Department's service area?
The Bingen Water Department service area has a median household income of $83,531. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Bingen Water Department get its water?
Bingen Water Department's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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