Water System Report WA

Bear Mountain Water District

EPA ID: WA5307155 · 177 people served · 1 ZIP code

With a five-year violation-free history, Bear Mountain Water District delivers safe water to 177 residents.

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

177
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$451K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bear Mountain Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$73,807
Median Household Income
7,677
Service Area Population
29%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
45%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bear Mountain Water District serves a community with a median household income of $73,807 and an estimated 7,677 residents across its service area. Approximately 45% 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

Bear Mountain Water District'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Chelan 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

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
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.

System Overview

Bear Mountain Water District (EPA ID: WA5307155) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 177 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 98816 in Chelan.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Bear Mountain Water District (WA5307155) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bear Mountain Water District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Bear Mountain Water District serve?

Bear Mountain Water District serves approximately 177 people across 1 ZIP code in Washington.

Where does Bear Mountain Water District 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
180
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: 177
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?
Bear Mountain Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Bear Mountain Water District serve?
Bear Mountain Water District serves approximately 177 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Bear Mountain Water District's water source?
Bear Mountain Water District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Bear Mountain Water District's service area?
The Bear Mountain Water District service area has a median household income of $73,807. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Bear Mountain Water District get its water?
Bear Mountain Water District'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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