Water System Report WA

Lake Forest Park Water District

EPA ID: WA5340950 ยท 3,171 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lake Forest Park Water District (WA5340950): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring for Lake Forest Park Water District: clean, five years, 3,171 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,171
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$814K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lake Forest Park Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$134,919
Median Household Income
59,500
Service Area Population
12%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lake Forest Park Water District serves a community with a median household income of $134,919 and an estimated 59,500 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% 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

Lake Forest Park Water District'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.

Low 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. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

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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.

System Overview

Lake Forest Park Water District (EPA ID: WA5340950) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 3,171 people from groundwater sources.

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

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 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 Lake Forest Park Water District (WA5340950) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Forest Park Water District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Lake Forest Park Water District 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 Lake Forest Park Water District serve?

Lake Forest Park Water District serves approximately 3,171 people across 2 ZIP codes in Washington.

Where does Lake Forest Park Water District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
174

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Lake Forest Park Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lake Forest Park Water District serve?
Lake Forest Park Water District serves approximately 3,171 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Lake Forest Park Water District's water source?
Lake Forest Park Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lake Forest Park Water District's service area?
The Lake Forest Park Water District service area has a median household income of $134,919. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lake Forest Park Water District get its water?
Lake Forest Park Water District'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lake Forest Park Water District Water Quality Report, WA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wa5340950/
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