Historical Compliance Records WA

Cashmere Water Department

EPA ID: WA5311700 ยท 5,815 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Cashmere Water Department (WA5311700): 1 violation on record since 2021. Cashmere Water Department's EPA record lists 1 historical violation, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 5,815 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

A ยท 100
Avg Safety Score
5,815
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0058 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
Zone 3
County Radon Potential ยท Low
1
Contaminants Flagged
$450K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - average Home Safety grade of mapped ZIPs: A

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$95,999
Median Household Income
8,820
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
29%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Cashmere Water Department have a median household income of $95,999 and about 8,820 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Cashmere 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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

62 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
10 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 86% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Cashmere Water Department (EPA ID: WA5311700) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 5,815 people from surface water sources.

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

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (100/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 2 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0058 mg/L No 2023-12-31

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

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Cashmere Water Department (WA5311700) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cashmere Water Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Cashmere Water Department; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Cashmere Water Department serve?

Cashmere Water Department serves approximately 5,815 people across 2 ZIP codes in Washington.

Where does Cashmere Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Cashmere Water Department safe to drink? ▼
Cashmere Water Department has 1 recorded violation since 2021. The A shown is a ZIP-area score, not a grade for this utility; see the violation table for what was violated.
Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 1 recorded violation, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Cashmere Water Department serve? ▼
Cashmere Water Department serves approximately 5,815 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Cashmere Water Department's water source? ▼
Cashmere Water Department draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Cashmere Water Department's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0058 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Cashmere Water Department? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Cashmere Water Department have a median household income of $95,999 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Cashmere Water Department get its water? ▼
Cashmere 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Cashmere Water Department (WA): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wa5311700/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Cashmere Water Department (EPA ID: WA5311700) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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