Water System Report WA

North Lopez Service

EPA ID: WA5360665 · 114 people served · 1 ZIP code

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, North Lopez Service has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 114 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

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

114
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$701K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for North Lopez Service Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$78,871
Median Household Income
3,030
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

The North Lopez Service serves a community with a median household income of $78,871 and an estimated 3,030 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% 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

North Lopez Service'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
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in San Juan 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

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 60% 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 $1,800
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 Lopez Service (EPA ID: WA5360665) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 114 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 98261 in Lopez Island.

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 North Lopez Service (WA5360665) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Lopez Service water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, North Lopez Service has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does North Lopez Service serve?

North Lopez Service serves approximately 114 people across 1 ZIP code in Washington.

Where does North Lopez Service 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
57
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 114
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?
North Lopez Service meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does North Lopez Service serve?
North Lopez Service serves approximately 114 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is North Lopez Service's water source?
North Lopez Service draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of North Lopez Service's service area?
The North Lopez Service service area has a median household income of $78,871. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does North Lopez Service get its water?
North Lopez Service'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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