Jefferson County Water District #1
EPA ID: WA5336705 · 600 people served · 1 ZIP code
In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Jefferson County Water District #1 has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 600 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Jefferson County Water District #1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Jefferson County Water District #1 serves a community with a median household income of $98,393 and an estimated 5,178 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Jefferson County Water District #1'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.
About 2% of homes in Jefferson County, Washington rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
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
Jefferson County Water District #1 (EPA ID: WA5336705) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 600 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 98365 in Port Ludlow.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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ZIP Codes Served
- 98365 — Port Ludlow
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Jefferson County Water District #1 (WA5336705) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jefferson County Water District #1 water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Jefferson County Water District #1 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Jefferson County Water District #1 serve?
Jefferson County Water District #1 serves approximately 600 people across 1 ZIP code in Washington.
Where does Jefferson County Water District #1 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:
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.
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.