Water System Report WA

City of Granite Falls

EPA ID: WA5329050 ยท 5,349 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Granite Falls (WA5329050): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for City of Granite Falls - the supplier serving 5,349 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

Data: EPA SDWIS

5,349
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$550K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Granite Falls Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$107,903
Median Household Income
62,492
Service Area Population
9%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
37%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Granite Falls serves a community with a median household income of $107,903 and an estimated 62,492 residents across its service area.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Granite Falls'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
40 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 43% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Washington

A 6 violations
Water District 19
5,335 people
A 1 violation
City of Mattawa
5,370 people
B 2 violations
1 violation
City of Deer Park
5,435 people
F 41 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,500
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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

City of Granite Falls (EPA ID: WA5329050) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 5,349 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Granite Falls (WA5329050) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Granite Falls water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Granite Falls in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Granite Falls serve?

City of Granite Falls serves approximately 5,349 people across 2 ZIP codes in Washington.

Where does City of Granite Falls get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
City of Granite Falls meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Granite Falls serve?
City of Granite Falls serves approximately 5,349 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Granite Falls's water source?
City of Granite Falls draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Granite Falls's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.003 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Granite Falls's service area?
The City of Granite Falls service area has a median household income of $107,903. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Granite Falls get its water?
City of Granite Falls'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Granite Falls Water Quality Report, WA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wa5329050/
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