Current Noncompliance WA

Harbor Hills Community Water System

EPA ID: WA5333860 ยท 1,373 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Harbor Hills Community Water System (WA5333860): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. EPA compliance records for Harbor Hills Community Water System show 1 unresolved violation - findings that remain open and are tracked at the federal level, covering a service territory of approximately 1,373 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,373
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
4
Contaminants Flagged
$648K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Harbor Hills Community Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$86,488
Median Household Income
6,672
Service Area Population
10%
Disadvantaged Population
35th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Harbor Hills Community Water System serves a community with a median household income of $86,488 and an estimated 6,672 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Harbor Hills Community Water System'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
5th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
45th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

28 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
43 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 39% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Harbor Hills Community Water System compares to EPA limits

Barium 1 mg/L (50% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 2 mg/L

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

Comparable Water Systems

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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.

Cost of Inaction

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

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,500 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Harbor Hills Community Water System (EPA ID: WA5333860) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 1,373 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 1 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
March 1, 2026 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2023 Barium Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Barium Inorganic 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.003 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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 Harbor Hills Community Water System (WA5333860) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harbor Hills Community Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Harbor Hills Community Water System serve?

Harbor Hills Community Water System serves approximately 1,373 people across 2 ZIP codes in Washington.

Where does Harbor Hills Community Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Harbor Hills Community Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Barium. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 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 Harbor Hills Community Water System serve?
Harbor Hills Community Water System serves approximately 1,373 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Harbor Hills Community Water System's water source?
Harbor Hills Community Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Harbor Hills Community Water System'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 Harbor Hills Community Water System's service area?
The Harbor Hills Community Water System service area has a median household income of $86,488. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Harbor Hills Community Water System get its water?
Harbor Hills Community Water System'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Harbor Hills Community Water System (WA): 5 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wa5333860/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Harbor Hills Community Water System (EPA ID: WA5333860) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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