Historical Compliance Records WA 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Colony Mountain

EPA ID: WA5314069 ยท 213 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Colony Mountain (WA5314069): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Past issues aside, Colony Mountain cleared all 1 violation and is compliant today, supplying 213 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

213
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0007 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$714K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Colony Mountain Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$99,728
Median Household Income
3,938
Service Area Population
24%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Colony Mountain serves a community with a median household income of $99,728 and an estimated 3,938 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Colony Mountain'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Colony Mountain compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

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

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
August 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule 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 Report Rule Reporting Failure 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record 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

What contaminants are in Colony Mountain's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Colony Mountain serve?
Colony Mountain serves approximately 213 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Colony Mountain's water source?
Colony Mountain draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Colony Mountain's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0007 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Colony Mountain's service area?
The Colony Mountain service area has a median household income of $99,728. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Colony Mountain get its water?
Colony Mountain'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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