Driftwood Cove
EPA ID: WA5319945 · 175 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Driftwood Cove (WA5319945): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Although 1 violation appeared on Driftwood Cove's record, all have been remedied - currently compliant, 175 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Driftwood Cove Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Driftwood Cove'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Driftwood Cove compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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System Overview
Driftwood Cove (EPA ID: WA5319945) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 175 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 98353 in Manchester.
Violation History
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.003 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.
- 98353 - Manchester
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Driftwood Cove (WA5319945) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Driftwood Cove water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Driftwood Cove; 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 Driftwood Cove serve?
Driftwood Cove serves approximately 175 people across 1 ZIP code in Washington.
Where does Driftwood Cove get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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