Water System Report WA

Pe Ell Town of

EPA ID: WA5366750 · 859 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Pe Ell Town of has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 859 residents.

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

C · 66
Avg Safety Score
859
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$308K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 3 (2021) to 3 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pe Ell Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$83,750
Median Household Income
1,324
Service Area Population
40%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
77%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pe Ell Town of serves a community with a median household income of $83,750 and an estimated 1,324 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 40% 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?

Surface Water

Pe Ell Town of'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

82 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 93% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $2,150
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,300

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

PE ELL TOWN OF (EPA ID: WA5366750) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 859 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (66/100)

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Pe Ell Town of (WA5366750) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pe Ell Town of water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Pe Ell Town of serve?

Pe Ell Town of serves approximately 859 people across 3 ZIP codes in Washington.

Where does Pe Ell Town of get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
268
Unknown Material
140
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 859
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

Is water from Pe Ell Town of safe to drink?
Pe Ell Town of has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Pe Ell Town of meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Pe Ell Town of serve?
Pe Ell Town of serves approximately 859 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Pe Ell Town of's water source?
Pe Ell Town of draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Pe Ell Town of's service area?
The Pe Ell Town of service area has a median household income of $83,750. EPA EJScreen data classifies 40% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Pe Ell Town of get its water?
Pe Ell Town of'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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