Water System Report WA

Great Basin Water Burbank

EPA ID: WA5331477 · 656 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Great Basin Water Burbank sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 656 people.

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

656
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 91% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2022) to 4 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Great Basin Water Burbank Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$82,517
Median Household Income
86,467
Service Area Population
42%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
40%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Great Basin Water Burbank serves a community with a median household income of $82,517 and an estimated 86,467 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.

Environmental Justice Note: 42% 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

Great Basin Water Burbank'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Franklin 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 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $900
Water Filtration $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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

Great Basin Water Burbank (EPA ID: WA5331477) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 656 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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

ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Great Basin Water Burbank (WA5331477) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Great Basin Water Burbank water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Great Basin Water Burbank has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Great Basin Water Burbank serve?

Great Basin Water Burbank serves approximately 656 people across 2 ZIP codes in Washington.

Where does Great Basin Water Burbank 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
209
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 656
Reported to Washington

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Great Basin Water Burbank meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Great Basin Water Burbank serve?
Great Basin Water Burbank serves approximately 656 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Great Basin Water Burbank's water source?
Great Basin Water Burbank draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Great Basin Water Burbank's service area?
The Great Basin Water Burbank service area has a median household income of $82,517. EPA EJScreen data classifies 42% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Great Basin Water Burbank get its water?
Great Basin Water Burbank'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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