Water System Report WA

Grays Harbor Company Water District 2

EPA ID: WA5329250 · 5,112 people served · 3 ZIP codes

With a five-year violation-free history, Grays Harbor Company Water District 2 delivers safe water to 5,112 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

5,112
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$301K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2024) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Grays Harbor Company Water District 2 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$74,421
Median Household Income
35,604
Service Area Population
44%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
75%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Grays Harbor Company Water District 2 serves a community with a median household income of $74,421 and an estimated 35,604 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 44% 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?

Groundwater

Grays Harbor Company Water District 2'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Grays Harbor County, Washington rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

64 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 91% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Washington

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5,045 people
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5,015 people
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City of Medical Lake
4,982 people
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Wapato Waterworks
5,255 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,400
Total Estimated Cost $1,400

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

Grays Harbor Company Water District 2 (EPA ID: WA5329250) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 5,112 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Grays Harbor Company Water District 2 (WA5329250) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grays Harbor Company Water District 2 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Grays Harbor Company Water District 2 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Grays Harbor Company Water District 2 serve?

Grays Harbor Company Water District 2 serves approximately 5,112 people across 3 ZIP codes in Washington.

Where does Grays Harbor Company Water District 2 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
58

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Grays Harbor Company Water District 2 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Grays Harbor Company Water District 2 serve?
Grays Harbor Company Water District 2 serves approximately 5,112 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Grays Harbor Company Water District 2's water source?
Grays Harbor Company Water District 2 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Grays Harbor Company Water District 2's service area?
The Grays Harbor Company Water District 2 service area has a median household income of $74,421. EPA EJScreen data classifies 44% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Grays Harbor Company Water District 2 get its water?
Grays Harbor Company Water District 2'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.
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