Water System Report WA

Nooksack Water Department

EPA ID: WA5359800 · 2,427 people served · 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Nooksack Water Department (WA5359800): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring for Nooksack Water Department: clean, five years, 2,427 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,427
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$499K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$85,041
Median Household Income
10,471
Service Area Population
12%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
44%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Nooksack Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $85,041 and an estimated 10,471 residents across its service area. Approximately 44% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Nooksack 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
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

29 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 43% 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 $2,150
Total Estimated Cost $2,150

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

Nooksack Water Department (EPA ID: WA5359800) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 2,427 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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.

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 Nooksack Water Department (WA5359800) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nooksack Water Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Nooksack Water Department in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Nooksack Water Department serve?

Nooksack Water Department serves approximately 2,427 people across 2 ZIP codes in Washington.

Where does Nooksack Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Nooksack 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 Nooksack Water Department serve?
Nooksack Water Department serves approximately 2,427 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Nooksack Water Department's water source?
Nooksack Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Nooksack Water Department's service area?
The Nooksack Water Department service area has a median household income of $85,041. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Nooksack Water Department get its water?
Nooksack 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Nooksack Water Department Water Quality Report, WA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wa5359800/
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