Clearwood
EPA ID: WA5313615 · 2,956 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Clearwood (WA5313615): 1 violation on record since 2021. Within the EPA violation records on file, Clearwood accumulated 1 violation, and every finding is recorded as resolved; the utility supplies water to approximately 2,956 people. Resolution of past violations is not a statement about current water quality.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Clearwood Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Clearwood have a median household income of $92,120 and about 26,431 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Clearwood's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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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System Overview
Clearwood (EPA ID: WA5313615) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 2,956 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 98597 in Yelm.
Violation History
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, 2021 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0126 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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.
- 98597 - Yelm
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Clearwood (WA5313615) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clearwood water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Clearwood; 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 Clearwood serve?
Clearwood serves approximately 2,956 people across 1 ZIP code in Washington.
Where does Clearwood get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Clearwood (WA): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wa5313615/
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