Burton Water Cooperative
EPA ID: WA5309800 · 964 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Burton Water Cooperative (WA5309800): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Burton Water Cooperative's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric - no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 964 residents year after year.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Burton Water Cooperative Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Burton Water Cooperative serves a community with a median household income of $115,750 and an estimated 10,424 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Burton Water Cooperative'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.
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
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Estimated Remediation Costs
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System Overview
Burton Water Cooperative (EPA ID: WA5309800) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 964 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 98070 in Vashon.
Violation History
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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 98070 - Vashon
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Burton Water Cooperative (WA5309800) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burton Water Cooperative water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Burton Water Cooperative 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 Burton Water Cooperative serve?
Burton Water Cooperative serves approximately 964 people across 1 ZIP code in Washington.
Where does Burton Water Cooperative get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Burton Water Cooperative Water Quality Report, WA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wa5309800/
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