Water System Report WA

Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer

EPA ID: WA5340900 ยท 79,362 people served ยท 7 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer (WA5340900): a UCMR5 PFAS sample above the level of an EPA PFAS MCL, which takes effect in 2029; this is not a violation. EPA monitoring records reviewed for Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer list no violations. That describes the federal file only, not a test of the water at any tap, for a utility that reports serving approximately 79,362 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 83
Avg Safety Score
79,362
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0017 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 3
County Radon Potential ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$1.1M
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - average Home Safety grade of mapped ZIPs: B

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$171,985
Median Household Income
122,249
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
12%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
28%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer have a median household income of $171,985 and about 122,249 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer'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

28 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
40 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 41% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 24 detections recorded. 8 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

State PFAS values in our reference data (state action level (not an enforceable limit)); check current state rules: PFOA: 4 ppt, PFOS: 4 ppt, PFHxS: 10 ppt, PFNA: 10 ppt, HFPO-DA: 10 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Washington

Lakewood Water District
82,425 people
B 0 violations
A 0 violations
City of Bremerton
72,951 people
A 1 violation
Marysville Utilities
88,582 people
A 2 violations
City of Kirkland
69,243 people
B 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer (EPA ID: WA5340900) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 79,362 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (83/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 3 of 7 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

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

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0017 mg/L No 2025-12-31

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

7 of 7 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer (WA5340900) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer 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 Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer serve?

Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer serves approximately 79,362 people across 7 ZIP codes in Washington.

Where does Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Sample Above an EPA MCL Value or State Standard

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS measurements were above the level of the EPA MCL for that compound (April 2024 rule, which takes effect in 2029) or above an applicable state drinking-water standard; a monitoring result above that level is not by itself a violation.

Samples collected
464
Detections
24
Latest sample
2/12/2024
Highest analyte
PFHxS: 16.5 ppt
Analyte Max detected EPA MCL (compliance required from 2029) Status
PFHxS 16.5 ppt 10 ppt Above EPA MCL value (compliance required from 2029)
PFOS 11.1 ppt 4 ppt Above EPA MCL value (compliance required from 2029)
PFBS 8.8 ppt No federal MCL โ€”
PFHxA 4.3 ppt No federal MCL โ€”
PFPeS 4.1 ppt No federal MCL โ€”
PFPeA 3.9 ppt No federal MCL โ€”

EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer safe to drink? ▼
Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer has 0 recorded violations since 2021. The B shown is a ZIP-area score, not a grade for this utility; see the violation table for what was violated.
Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer serve? ▼
Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer serves approximately 79,362 people with drinking water across 7 ZIP codes.
What is Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer's water source? ▼
Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0017 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer have a median household income of $171,985 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer get its water? ▼
Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer'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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Sammamish Plateau Water and Sewer, WA: Serves 79K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wa5340900/
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