Badger Mountain Irrigation District
EPA ID: WA5322617 · 2,331 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Badger Mountain Irrigation District (WA5322617): 7 past health-based violations, since resolved. In the five-year tracking period, Badger Mountain Irrigation District filed 37 violations - each has been cleared, and the utility now meets all federal standards for its 2,331 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Badger Mountain Irrigation District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Badger Mountain Irrigation District serves a community with a median household income of $106,439 and an estimated 55,876 residents across its service area.
Environmental Justice Note: 31% 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.
🌊 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
Detected Contaminants
How Badger Mountain Irrigation District compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 2015 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Atrazine at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Benzene at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 14 detections recorded. 5 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.
Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2005 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2010 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2015 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2020 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2035 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2037 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | Atrazine | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2042 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | Benzene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2051 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2065 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2067 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2274 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2306 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2959 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | Yes |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | Yes |
| Contaminant 2005 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2010 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2015 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2020 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2035 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2037 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Atrazine | Organic | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2042 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Benzene | Organic | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2051 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2065 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2067 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2274 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.
Removal methods: 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 | 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 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.
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.
- #70 / 100 Most Unresolved Health Violations (U.S.)
- #1 / 50 Highest Exposure Burden (Washington)
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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