Water System Report WA

Coupeville Town of

EPA ID: WA5315550 ยท 4,142 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Coupeville Town of (WA5315550): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Over five tracked years, Coupeville Town of has stayed completely violation-free for its 4,142 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,142
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0035 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$578K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Coupeville Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$86,138
Median Household Income
7,492
Service Area Population
10%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Coupeville Town of serves a community with a median household income of $86,138 and an estimated 7,492 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% 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

Coupeville Town of'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 7 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.01 ppt, PFOS: 0.015 ppt, PFHxS: 0.065 ppt, PFBS: 0.345 ppt, HFPO-DA: 0.024 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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4,203 people
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4,077 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,100 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Coupeville Town of (EPA ID: WA5315550) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 4,142 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 98239 in Coupeville.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0035 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

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

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 Coupeville Town of (WA5315550) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coupeville Town of water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Coupeville Town of in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Coupeville Town of serve?

Coupeville Town of serves approximately 4,142 people across 1 ZIP code in Washington.

Where does Coupeville Town of get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
58
Detections
9
Latest sample
8/20/2025
Highest analyte
PFHxA: 17 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFHxA 17 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFPeA 12 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFOA 9.8 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFBS 6.7 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBA 5.3 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxS 3.8 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Coupeville Town of meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Coupeville Town of serve?
Coupeville Town of serves approximately 4,142 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Coupeville Town of's water source?
Coupeville Town of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Coupeville Town of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0035 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Coupeville Town of's service area?
The Coupeville Town of service area has a median household income of $86,138. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Coupeville Town of get its water?
Coupeville Town of'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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