Water System Report WA

Custer Water Association

EPA ID: WA5317050 ยท 365 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Custer Water Association (WA5317050): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Custer Water Association's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric - no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 365 residents year after year.

Data: EPA SDWIS

365
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0036 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$517K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Custer Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$94,486
Median Household Income
21,965
Service Area Population
12%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
40%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Custer Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $94,486 and an estimated 21,965 residents across its service area. Approximately 40% 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

Custer Water Association'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 55% 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 $1,200
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.

System Overview

Custer Water Association (EPA ID: WA5317050) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 365 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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
0.0036 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 Custer Water Association (WA5317050) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custer Water Association water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Custer Water Association 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 Custer Water Association serve?

Custer Water Association serves approximately 365 people across 2 ZIP codes in Washington.

Where does Custer Water Association get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Custer Water Association meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Custer Water Association serve?
Custer Water Association serves approximately 365 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Custer Water Association's water source?
Custer Water Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Custer Water Association's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0036 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Custer Water Association's service area?
The Custer Water Association service area has a median household income of $94,486. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Custer Water Association get its water?
Custer Water Association'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.

How to cite this page

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