Historical Compliance Records WA 8 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Portland Fair Estates

EPA ID: WA5369008 ยท 130 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Portland Fair Estates (WA5369008): 8 past health-based violations, since resolved. Although 11 violations appeared on Portland Fair Estates's record, all have been remedied - currently compliant, 130 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

130
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
11
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0009 mg/L
Max Lead Level
3
Contaminants Flagged
$746K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Portland Fair Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$90,146
Median Household Income
9,127
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Portland Fair Estates serves a community with a median household income of $90,146 and an estimated 9,127 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% 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

Portland Fair Estates'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

27 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
43 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 39% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Portland Fair Estates compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 9 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 9 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $37,285

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$23,645
10 years
$47,290
20 years
$94,580

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $47,290 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Portland Fair Estates (EPA ID: WA5369008) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 130 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 98250 in Friday Harbor.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 11 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 8 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
January 1, 2026 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
April 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 9 Yes
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0009 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Portland Fair Estates (WA5369008) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Portland Fair Estates water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Portland Fair Estates; its 11 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Portland Fair Estates serve?

Portland Fair Estates serves approximately 130 people across 1 ZIP code in Washington.

Where does Portland Fair Estates get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Portland Fair Estates's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Portland Fair Estates serve?
Portland Fair Estates serves approximately 130 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Portland Fair Estates's water source?
Portland Fair Estates draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Portland Fair Estates's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0009 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Portland Fair Estates's service area?
The Portland Fair Estates service area has a median household income of $90,146. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Portland Fair Estates get its water?
Portland Fair Estates'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Portland Fair Estates (WA): 8 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wa5369008/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Portland Fair Estates (EPA ID: WA5369008) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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