Water System Report WA

Lake Margaret Water System

EPA ID: WA5344200 · 406 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Five clean years on EPA record — Lake Margaret Water System, 406 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

406
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$798K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lake Margaret Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$156,842
Median Household Income
19,393
Service Area Population
12%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
34%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lake Margaret Water System serves a community with a median household income of $156,842 and an estimated 19,393 residents across its service area.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Lake Margaret Water System'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

About 2% of homes in King County, Washington rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
41 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 42% 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 $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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 Margaret Water System (EPA ID: WA5344200) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 406 people from surface water sources.

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

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lake Margaret Water System (WA5344200) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Margaret Water System water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Lake Margaret Water System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Lake Margaret Water System serve?

Lake Margaret Water System serves approximately 406 people across 2 ZIP codes in Washington.

Where does Lake Margaret Water System get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
160
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 406
Reported to Washington

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Lake Margaret Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lake Margaret Water System serve?
Lake Margaret Water System serves approximately 406 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Lake Margaret Water System's water source?
Lake Margaret Water System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lake Margaret Water System's service area?
The Lake Margaret Water System service area has a median household income of $156,842. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lake Margaret Water System get its water?
Lake Margaret Water System'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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