Water System Report WA

Highlands Utility District

EPA ID: WA5332900 ยท 275 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Highlands Utility District (WA5332900): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Highlands Utility District has come through without a single EPA violation - a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 275 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

Data: EPA SDWIS

275
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$857K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Highlands Utility District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$127,489
Median Household Income
73,126
Service Area Population
12%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
75%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Highlands Utility District serves a community with a median household income of $127,489 and an estimated 73,126 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Highlands Utility District'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
13 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 81% 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
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Highlands Utility District (EPA ID: WA5332900) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 275 people from surface water sources.

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

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

No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.

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 Highlands Utility District (WA5332900) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Highlands Utility District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Highlands Utility District 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 Highlands Utility District serve?

Highlands Utility District serves approximately 275 people across 2 ZIP codes in Washington.

Where does Highlands Utility District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Highlands Utility District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Highlands Utility District serve?
Highlands Utility District serves approximately 275 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Highlands Utility District's water source?
Highlands Utility District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Highlands Utility District's service area?
The Highlands Utility District service area has a median household income of $127,489. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Highlands Utility District get its water?
Highlands Utility District'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.

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