Historical Compliance Records WA

Mount Baker Water Association

EPA ID: WA5356500 ยท 500 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mount Baker Water Association (WA5356500): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. Five years tracked: Mount Baker Water Association had 2 violations, all cleared, 500 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

500
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0007 mg/L
Max Lead Level
2
Contaminants Flagged
$514K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mount Baker Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$84,300
Median Household Income
8,924
Service Area Population
12%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mount Baker Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $84,300 and an estimated 8,924 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Mount Baker Water Association'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Mount Baker Water Association compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Mount Baker Water Association (EPA ID: WA5356500) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 500 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 98247 in Everson.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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
April 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0007 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 the full compliance record for Mount Baker Water Association (WA5356500) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mount Baker Water Association water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Mount Baker Water Association; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Mount Baker Water Association serve?

Mount Baker Water Association serves approximately 500 people across 1 ZIP code in Washington.

Where does Mount Baker Water Association get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Mount Baker Water Association's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Mount Baker Water Association serve?
Mount Baker Water Association serves approximately 500 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Mount Baker Water Association's water source?
Mount Baker Water Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mount Baker Water Association's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0007 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Mount Baker Water Association's service area?
The Mount Baker Water Association service area has a median household income of $84,300. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Mount Baker Water Association get its water?
Mount Baker Water Association'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mount Baker Water Association (WA): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wa5356500/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Mount Baker Water Association (EPA ID: WA5356500) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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