Water System Report WA

Deming Water Assoc.

EPA ID: WA5318800 · 501 people served · 1 ZIP code

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Deming Water Assoc. has supplied tap water to 501 residents with no violations of any type on record.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

501
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$432K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Deming Water Assoc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$83,958
Median Household Income
3,080
Service Area Population
12%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
36%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Deming Water Assoc. serves a community with a median household income of $83,958 and an estimated 3,080 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Deming Water Assoc.'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

About 2% of homes in Whatcom County, Washington rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
40 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 43% 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

Deming Water Assoc. (EPA ID: WA5318800) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 501 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 98244 in Deming.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Deming Water Assoc. (WA5318800) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deming Water Assoc. water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Deming Water Assoc. has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Deming Water Assoc. serve?

Deming Water Assoc. serves approximately 501 people across 1 ZIP code in Washington.

Where does Deming Water Assoc. get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
67
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 501
Reported to Washington

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Deming Water Assoc. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Deming Water Assoc. serve?
Deming Water Assoc. serves approximately 501 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Deming Water Assoc.'s water source?
Deming Water Assoc. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Deming Water Assoc.'s service area?
The Deming Water Assoc. service area has a median household income of $83,958. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Deming Water Assoc. get its water?
Deming Water Assoc.'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.
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