Water System Report WA

City of Oakville

EPA ID: WA5362750 · 1,325 people served · 1 ZIP code

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, City of Oakville has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 1,325 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

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

1,325
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$410K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Oakville Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$80,804
Median Household Income
2,956
Service Area Population
44%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Oakville serves a community with a median household income of $80,804 and an estimated 2,956 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.

Environmental Justice Note: 44% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Oakville'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Grays Harbor 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

City of Oakville (EPA ID: WA5362750) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 1,325 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 98568 in Oakville.

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 City of Oakville (WA5362750) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Oakville water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Oakville serve?

City of Oakville serves approximately 1,325 people across 1 ZIP code in Washington.

Where does City of Oakville 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
209
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
190
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,325
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?
City of Oakville meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Oakville serve?
City of Oakville serves approximately 1,325 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Oakville's water source?
City of Oakville draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Oakville's service area?
The City of Oakville service area has a median household income of $80,804. EPA EJScreen data classifies 44% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Oakville get its water?
City of Oakville'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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