City of Ilwaco Water Department
EPA ID: WA5335500 · 2,757 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Ilwaco Water Department (WA5335500): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. With a five-year violation-free history, City of Ilwaco Water Department delivers safe water to 2,757 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Ilwaco Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Ilwaco Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $59,511 and an estimated 5,799 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 57% 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?
City of Ilwaco Water Department'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
City of Ilwaco Water Department (EPA ID: WA5335500) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 2,757 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.002 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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree 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 City of Ilwaco Water Department (WA5335500) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Ilwaco Water Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Ilwaco Water Department 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 City of Ilwaco Water Department serve?
City of Ilwaco Water Department serves approximately 2,757 people across 3 ZIP codes in Washington.
Where does City of Ilwaco Water Department get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Ilwaco Water Department Water Quality Report, WA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wa5335500/
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