Historical Compliance Records WA

Hillcrest Water Users Assn

EPA ID: WA5333200 ยท 300 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Hillcrest Water Users Assn (WA5333200): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. Over the tracked period, Hillcrest Water Users Assn logged 2 EPA violations - each has been remedied, and the system now supplies 300 people in good standing.

Data: EPA SDWIS

300
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0131 mg/L
Max Lead Level
2
Contaminants Flagged
$290K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hillcrest Water Users Assn Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$70,732
Median Household Income
47,399
Service Area Population
63%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hillcrest Water Users Assn serves a community with a median household income of $70,732 and an estimated 47,399 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 63% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Hillcrest Water Users Assn'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Hillcrest Water Users Assn compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 5 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.

State limits: PFOA: 0.01 ppt, PFOS: 0.015 ppt, PFHxS: 0.065 ppt, PFBS: 0.345 ppt, HFPO-DA: 0.024 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
PFAS Treatment $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,000

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,000 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Hillcrest Water Users Assn (EPA ID: WA5333200) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 300 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 98837 in Moses Lake.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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
September 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0131 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 Hillcrest Water Users Assn (WA5333200) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hillcrest Water Users Assn water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Hillcrest Water Users Assn; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Hillcrest Water Users Assn serve?

Hillcrest Water Users Assn serves approximately 300 people across 1 ZIP code in Washington.

Where does Hillcrest Water Users Assn get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Hillcrest Water Users Assn's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Hillcrest Water Users Assn serve?
Hillcrest Water Users Assn serves approximately 300 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Hillcrest Water Users Assn's water source?
Hillcrest Water Users Assn draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Hillcrest Water Users Assn's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0131 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Hillcrest Water Users Assn's service area?
The Hillcrest Water Users Assn service area has a median household income of $70,732. EPA EJScreen data classifies 63% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Hillcrest Water Users Assn get its water?
Hillcrest Water Users Assn'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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