Water System Report WA

Chelan Falls Water District

EPA ID: WA5312350 · 380 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Chelan Falls Water District kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 380 people served.

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

380
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Chelan Falls Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$74,768
Median Household Income
44,422
Service Area Population
29%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Chelan Falls Water District serves a community with a median household income of $74,768 and an estimated 44,422 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% 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

Chelan Falls Water District'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
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

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 72% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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C 4 violations
0 violations
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B 1 violation
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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

Chelan Falls Water District (EPA ID: WA5312350) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 380 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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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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 Chelan Falls Water District (WA5312350) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chelan Falls Water District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Chelan Falls Water District serve?

Chelan Falls Water District serves approximately 380 people across 2 ZIP codes in Washington.

Where does Chelan Falls Water District 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
160
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: 380
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?
Chelan Falls 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 Chelan Falls Water District serve?
Chelan Falls Water District serves approximately 380 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Chelan Falls Water District's water source?
Chelan Falls Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Chelan Falls Water District's service area?
The Chelan Falls Water District service area has a median household income of $74,768. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Chelan Falls Water District get its water?
Chelan Falls Water District'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.
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