Monitoring Violations WA

Blanchard Edison Water Assn. Inc.

EPA ID: WA5307450 · 1,480 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Blanchard Edison Water Assn. Inc.'s record shows 2 remedied violations — all cleared, currently compliant, 1,480 residents.

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

B · 84
Avg Safety Score
1,480
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0028 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
1
Contaminants Flagged
$466K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Blanchard Edison Water Assn. Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$83,560
Median Household Income
48,611
Service Area Population
24%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Blanchard Edison Water Assn. Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $83,560 and an estimated 48,611 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Blanchard Edison Water Assn. Inc.'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Skagit 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

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Blanchard Edison Water Assn. Inc. compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 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. 2 detections recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.01 ppt, PFOS: 0.015 ppt, PFHxS: 0.065 ppt, PFBS: 0.345 ppt, HFPO-DA: 0.024 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,400
PFAS Treatment $333
Total Estimated Cost $1,733

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.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,733 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Blanchard Edison Water Assn. Inc. (EPA ID: WA5307450) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 1,480 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (84/100)

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
September 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
June 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 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
98232 0.0028 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 Blanchard Edison Water Assn. Inc. (WA5307450) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blanchard Edison Water Assn. Inc. water safe to drink?

Blanchard Edison Water Assn. Inc. has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Blanchard Edison Water Assn. Inc. serve?

Blanchard Edison Water Assn. Inc. serves approximately 1,480 people across 3 ZIP codes in Washington.

Where does Blanchard Edison Water Assn. Inc. 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
459
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,480
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 Blanchard Edison Water Assn. Inc. safe to drink?
Blanchard Edison Water Assn. Inc. earns a B safety grade with 2 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Blanchard Edison Water Assn. Inc.'s water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report 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 Blanchard Edison Water Assn. Inc. serve?
Blanchard Edison Water Assn. Inc. serves approximately 1,480 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Blanchard Edison Water Assn. Inc.'s water source?
Blanchard Edison Water Assn. Inc. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Blanchard Edison Water Assn. Inc.'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0028 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Blanchard Edison Water Assn. Inc.'s service area?
The Blanchard Edison Water Assn. Inc. service area has a median household income of $83,560. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Blanchard Edison Water Assn. Inc. get its water?
Blanchard Edison Water Assn. Inc.'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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