Golden Valley Water Assn
EPA ID: WA5328400 · 138 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Golden Valley Water Assn (WA5328400): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Golden Valley Water Assn's EPA record lists 3 historical violations, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 138 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Golden Valley Water Assn Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Golden Valley Water Assn have a median household income of $85,133 and about 13,014 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 44% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 63% 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?
Golden Valley Water Assn's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Golden Valley Water Assn (EPA ID: WA5328400) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 138 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 98848 in Quincy.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 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, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Nitrate | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | MCL Violation, Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Lead (EPA level: 0.015 mg/L (EPA action level for the 90th percentile of a system's tap samples; not a safe level))
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults At-risk groups: infants, children under 6, pregnant women.
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): reverse osmosis, distillation, carbon block filter certified for lead reduction (NSF/ANSI 53). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2025-12-31 |
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.
- 98848 - Quincy
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Golden Valley Water Assn (WA5328400) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Golden Valley Water Assn water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Golden Valley Water Assn; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Golden Valley Water Assn serve?
Golden Valley Water Assn serves approximately 138 people across 1 ZIP code in Washington.
Where does Golden Valley Water Assn get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Golden Valley Water Assn (WA): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wa5328400/
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