Badger Mountain Irrigation District
EPA ID: WA5322617 · 2,331 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Badger Mountain Irrigation District (WA5322617): 7 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Badger Mountain Irrigation District, 37 violations are listed in the dataset, and none is recorded as open for the 2,331 people in its service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Badger Mountain Irrigation District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Badger Mountain Irrigation District have a median household income of $106,439 and about 55,876 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 31% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Badger Mountain Irrigation District's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 14 detections recorded. 5 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Badger Mountain Irrigation District (EPA ID: WA5322617) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 2,331 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 15 resolved, 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2024 | TTHM | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2023 | TTHM | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | Endrin | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | BHC-GAMMA | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | Methoxychlor | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | Toxaphene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | Simazine | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | Atrazine | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | LASSO | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | Heptachlor | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | Heptachlor epoxide | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | HEXACHLOROBENZENE | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | Benzo(a)pyrene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | Chlordane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | TTHM | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2023 | TTHM | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | MCL Violation | 4 | Yes |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL Violation | 3 | Yes |
| Endrin | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| BHC-GAMMA | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Methoxychlor | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Toxaphene | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Simazine | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| LASSO | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Heptachlor | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Heptachlor epoxide | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| HEXACHLOROBENZENE | Other Violation | 2 | No |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Increased risk of cancer
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Long-term exposure is associated with increased cancer risk, including bladder cancer; possible reproductive effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water.
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0028 mg/L | No | 2023-12-31 |
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 available EPA compliance records for Badger Mountain Irrigation District (WA5322617) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Badger Mountain Irrigation District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Badger Mountain Irrigation District; its 37 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Badger Mountain Irrigation District serve?
Badger Mountain Irrigation District serves approximately 2,331 people across 2 ZIP codes in Washington.
Where does Badger Mountain Irrigation District get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
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