City of Leavenworth
EPA ID: WA5346500 ยท 11,041 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for City of Leavenworth (WA5346500): 1 violation on record since 2021. City of Leavenworth's EPA record lists 1 historical violation, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 11,041 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Leavenworth Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - average Home Safety grade of mapped ZIPs: A
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with City of Leavenworth have a median household income of $85,594 and about 7,817 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
๐ 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
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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 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2023-12-31 |
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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is 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.
- 98826 - Leavenworth
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records 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
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Leavenworth (WA): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wa5346500/
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What You Can Do
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City of Leavenworth (EPA ID: WA5346500) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.