Historical Compliance Records WA

Marion Water Company Inc.

EPA ID: WA5351750 ยท 966 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Marion Water Company Inc. (WA5351750): 4 violations on record since 2021. Marion Water Company Inc.'s EPA record lists 4 historical violations, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 966 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

966
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
4
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
3
Contaminants Flagged
$524K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Marion Water Company Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$127,081
Median Household Income
17,601
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
22%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
37%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Marion Water Company Inc. have a median household income of $127,081 and about 17,601 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Marion Water Company Inc.'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

29 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
41 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. 2 detections recorded.

State PFAS values in our reference data (state action level (not an enforceable limit)); check current state rules: PFOA: 10 ppt, PFOS: 15 ppt, PFHxS: 65 ppt, PFBS: 345 ppt, HFPO-DA: 24 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†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $500 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Marion Water Company Inc. (EPA ID: WA5351750) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 966 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 98321 in Buckley.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 4 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 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
August 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
TTHM 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
0.001 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 available EPA compliance records for Marion Water Company Inc. (WA5351750) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marion Water Company Inc. water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Marion Water Company Inc.; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Marion Water Company Inc. serve?

Marion Water Company Inc. serves approximately 966 people across 1 ZIP code in Washington.

Where does Marion Water Company Inc. get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 4 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Marion Water Company Inc. serve? ▼
Marion Water Company Inc. serves approximately 966 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Marion Water Company Inc.'s water source? ▼
Marion Water Company Inc. draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Marion Water Company Inc.'s water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.001 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 Marion Water Company Inc.? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Marion Water Company Inc. have a median household income of $127,081 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Marion Water Company Inc. get its water? ▼
Marion Water Company Inc.'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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Marion Water Company Inc. (WA): 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wa5351750/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Marion Water Company Inc. (EPA ID: WA5351750) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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