Water System Report WA

Mesa Water Department

EPA ID: WA5354100 · 495 people served · 1 ZIP code

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Mesa Water Department recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 495 people.

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

495
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$245K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mesa Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$72,400
Median Household Income
3,236
Service Area Population
42%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mesa Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $72,400 and an estimated 3,236 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.

Environmental Justice Note: 42% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Mesa Water Department'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Franklin 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. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
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

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $700

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

Mesa Water Department (EPA ID: WA5354100) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 495 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 99343 in Mesa.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mesa Water Department (WA5354100) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mesa Water Department water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Mesa Water Department serve?

Mesa Water Department serves approximately 495 people across 1 ZIP code in Washington.

Where does Mesa Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
166
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: 495
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?
Mesa Water Department meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Mesa Water Department serve?
Mesa Water Department serves approximately 495 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Mesa Water Department's water source?
Mesa Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Mesa Water Department's service area?
The Mesa Water Department service area has a median household income of $72,400. EPA EJScreen data classifies 42% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mesa Water Department get its water?
Mesa Water Department'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.
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