Historical Compliance Records WA

City of Deer Park

EPA ID: WA5318500 ยท 5,435 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Deer Park (WA5318500): 41 EPA violations in the last five years. City of Deer Park recorded 41 EPA violations over the past five years, all of which have since been resolved - the utility is currently in compliance serving 5,435 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

F ยท 36
Avg Safety Score
5,435
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
41
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0016 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
41
Contaminants Flagged
$402K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Deer Park Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade F

Service Area Demographics

$71,624
Median Household Income
23,825
Service Area Population
47%
Disadvantaged Population
57th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Deer Park serves a community with a median household income of $71,624 and an estimated 23,825 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 47% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Deer Park'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
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

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Deer Park compares to EPA limits

PFOA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Contaminant 2015 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Chlorodibromomethane 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Atrazine 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects

What This Means For You

PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Contaminant 2015 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 10 detections recorded. 2 exceed 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.
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Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Washington

0 violations
1 violation
City of Mattawa
5,370 people
B 2 violations
City of Granite Falls
5,349 people
0 violations
A 6 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,000
PFAS Treatment $567
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $2,867

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,867 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

City of Deer Park (EPA ID: WA5318500) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 5,435 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: F (36/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 3 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 41 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 41 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
October 1, 2025 Contaminant 2005 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Contaminant 2010 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Contaminant 2015 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Contaminant 2020 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Contaminant 2035 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Contaminant 2037 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Atrazine Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Contaminant 2042 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Benzene Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Contaminant 2051 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Contaminant 2065 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Contaminant 2067 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Contaminant 2274 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Contaminant 2306 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Contaminant 2959 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 PFOA Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 PFNA Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Dichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Bromodichloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Dibromochloromethane Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 2005 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2010 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2015 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2020 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2031 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2035 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2037 Other Violation 1 No
Atrazine Organic 1 No
Contaminant 2040 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2041 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2042 Other Violation 1 No
Benzene Organic 1 No
Contaminant 2051 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2065 Other Violation 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0016 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 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 City of Deer Park (WA5318500) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Deer Park water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of Deer Park; its 41 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Deer Park serve?

City of Deer Park serves approximately 5,435 people across 3 ZIP codes in Washington.

Where does City of Deer Park 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
464
Detections
3
Latest sample
9/24/2024
Highest analyte
PFOS: 7.5 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOS 7.5 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFNA 4.3 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL
PFBS 3.1 ppt โ€” โ€”

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†’

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from City of Deer Park safe to drink?
City of Deer Park has a F safety grade based on 41 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in City of Deer Park's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Contaminant 2015, Chlorodibromomethane. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants 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 City of Deer Park serve?
City of Deer Park serves approximately 5,435 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is City of Deer Park's water source?
City of Deer Park draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Deer Park's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0016 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Deer Park's service area?
The City of Deer Park service area has a median household income of $71,624. EPA EJScreen data classifies 47% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Deer Park get its water?
City of Deer Park'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Deer Park (WA): 41 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wa5318500/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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City of Deer Park (EPA ID: WA5318500) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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