City of Leavenworth
EPA ID: WA5346500 · 11,041 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Leavenworth (WA5346500): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Past issues aside, City of Leavenworth cleared all 1 violation and is compliant today, supplying 11,041 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Leavenworth Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade A
Service Area Demographics
The City of Leavenworth serves a community with a median household income of $85,594 and an estimated 7,817 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Leavenworth'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
Detected Contaminants
How City of Leavenworth compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
City of Leavenworth (EPA ID: WA5346500) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 11,041 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 98826 in Leavenworth.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (98/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 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
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2024 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
- 98826 - Leavenworth
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Leavenworth (WA5346500) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Leavenworth water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of Leavenworth; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does City of Leavenworth serve?
City of Leavenworth serves approximately 11,041 people across 1 ZIP code in Washington.
Where does City of Leavenworth get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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