Water System Report WA

Mukilteo Water & Wastewater Distr

EPA ID: WA5357550 · 25,182 people served · 6 ZIP codes

Across every monitored period in the past five years, Mukilteo Water & Wastewater Distr reported no EPA violations for its service population of 25,182.

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

A · 87
Avg Safety Score
25,182
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$637K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mukilteo Water & Wastewater Distr Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$104,544
Median Household Income
240,837
Service Area Population
9%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mukilteo Water & Wastewater Distr serves a community with a median household income of $104,544 and an estimated 240,837 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Mukilteo Water & Wastewater Distr'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Snohomish County, Washington rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,300
Total Estimated Cost $1,300

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

Mukilteo Water & Wastewater Distr (EPA ID: WA5357550) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 25,182 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: A (87/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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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 Mukilteo Water & Wastewater Distr (WA5357550) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mukilteo Water & Wastewater Distr water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Mukilteo Water & Wastewater Distr serve?

Mukilteo Water & Wastewater Distr serves approximately 25,182 people across 6 ZIP codes in Washington.

Where does Mukilteo Water & Wastewater Distr get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
348

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
5,827
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
Population served: 31,437
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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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Mukilteo Water & Wastewater Distr safe to drink?
Mukilteo Water & Wastewater Distr earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Mukilteo Water & Wastewater Distr meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Mukilteo Water & Wastewater Distr serve?
Mukilteo Water & Wastewater Distr serves approximately 25,182 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Mukilteo Water & Wastewater Distr's water source?
Mukilteo Water & Wastewater Distr draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Mukilteo Water & Wastewater Distr's service area?
The Mukilteo Water & Wastewater Distr service area has a median household income of $104,544. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Mukilteo Water & Wastewater Distr get its water?
Mukilteo Water & Wastewater Distr'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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