Water System Report WA

City of Blaine

EPA ID: WA5307300 ยท 6,319 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Blaine (WA5307300): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, City of Blaine has logged zero violations - no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 6,319 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

Data: EPA SDWIS

6,319
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0016 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$517K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Blaine Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$94,486
Median Household Income
21,965
Service Area Population
12%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
40%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Blaine serves a community with a median household income of $94,486 and an estimated 21,965 residents across its service area. Approximately 40% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Blaine'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
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

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 55% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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1 violation
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Union Gap Water
6,433 people
B 0 violations
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6,204 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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 Blaine (EPA ID: WA5307300) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 6,319 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0016 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 3 (Low Risk)

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Blaine (WA5307300) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Blaine water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Blaine in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Blaine serve?

City of Blaine serves approximately 6,319 people across 2 ZIP codes in Washington.

Where does City of Blaine get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
174

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
City of Blaine meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Blaine serve?
City of Blaine serves approximately 6,319 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Blaine's water source?
City of Blaine draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Blaine's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0016 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Blaine's service area?
The City of Blaine service area has a median household income of $94,486. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Blaine get its water?
City of Blaine'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Blaine Water Quality Report, WA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wa5307300/
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