Fox Island Mutual Water Assoc
EPA ID: WA5326300 · 3,255 people served · 1 ZIP code
In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Fox Island Mutual Water Assoc posted zero EPA violations serving 3,255 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Fox Island Mutual Water Assoc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade A
Service Area Demographics
The Fox Island Mutual Water Assoc serves a community with a median household income of $172,917 and an estimated 3,365 residents across its service area. Approximately 40% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Fox Island Mutual 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.
About 1% of homes in Pierce 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 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Fox Island Mutual Water Assoc (EPA ID: WA5326300) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 3,255 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 98333 in Fox Island.
Average Home Safety Score: A (95/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98333 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
- 98333 — Fox Island
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Fox Island Mutual Water Assoc (WA5326300) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fox Island Mutual Water Assoc water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Fox Island Mutual Water Assoc has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Fox Island Mutual Water Assoc serve?
Fox Island Mutual Water Assoc serves approximately 3,255 people across 1 ZIP code in Washington.
Where does Fox Island Mutual 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:
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.
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.