Water System Report WA

Chinook Water District

EPA ID: WA5312800 · 664 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Water monitoring history at Chinook Water District shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 664 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

664
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$310K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$59,840
Median Household Income
2,650
Service Area Population
38%
Disadvantaged Population
63th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Chinook Water District serves a community with a median household income of $59,840 and an estimated 2,650 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 38% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Chinook Water District'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
23th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Pacific 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

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,500
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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

Chinook Water District (EPA ID: WA5312800) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 664 people from surface water sources.

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

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Chinook Water District (WA5312800) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chinook Water District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Chinook Water District serve?

Chinook Water District serves approximately 664 people across 3 ZIP codes in Washington.

Where does Chinook Water District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
382
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 664
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?
Chinook 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 Chinook Water District serve?
Chinook Water District serves approximately 664 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Chinook Water District's water source?
Chinook Water District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Chinook Water District's service area?
The Chinook Water District service area has a median household income of $59,840. EPA EJScreen data classifies 38% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Chinook Water District get its water?
Chinook Water District'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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