Water System Report WA

North Bainbridge Water Company

EPA ID: WA5359994 ยท 5,490 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for North Bainbridge Water Company (WA5359994): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for North Bainbridge Water Company - the supplier serving 5,490 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

Data: EPA SDWIS

5,490
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$1.1M
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for North Bainbridge Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$159,882
Median Household Income
24,607
Service Area Population
7%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
46%
Pre-1986 Housing

The North Bainbridge Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $159,882 and an estimated 24,607 residents across its service area. Approximately 46% 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

North Bainbridge Water Company'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
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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5,435 people
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B 20 violations
1 violation
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5,370 people
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Benton City Water
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C 0 violations

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.

System Overview

North Bainbridge Water Company (EPA ID: WA5359994) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 5,490 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 98110 in Bainbridge Island.

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
0.002 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.

  • 98110 - Bainbridge Island

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for North Bainbridge Water Company (WA5359994) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Bainbridge Water Company water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for North Bainbridge Water Company 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 North Bainbridge Water Company serve?

North Bainbridge Water Company serves approximately 5,490 people across 1 ZIP code in Washington.

Where does North Bainbridge Water Company get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
58

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
North Bainbridge Water Company meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does North Bainbridge Water Company serve?
North Bainbridge Water Company serves approximately 5,490 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is North Bainbridge Water Company's water source?
North Bainbridge Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in North Bainbridge Water Company's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of North Bainbridge Water Company's service area?
The North Bainbridge Water Company service area has a median household income of $159,882. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does North Bainbridge Water Company get its water?
North Bainbridge Water Company'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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