Colony Mountain
EPA ID: WA5314069 · 213 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Colony Mountain (WA5314069): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Past violations at Colony Mountain total 1, all marked resolved; it supplies 213 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Colony Mountain Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Colony Mountain have a median household income of $99,728 and about 3,938 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Colony Mountain'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.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
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System Overview
Colony Mountain (EPA ID: WA5314069) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 213 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 98232 in Bow.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | MCL Violation | 1 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0007 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.
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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.
- 98232 - Bow
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Colony Mountain (WA5314069) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Colony Mountain water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Colony Mountain; 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 Colony Mountain serve?
Colony Mountain serves approximately 213 people across 1 ZIP code in Washington.
Where does Colony Mountain get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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