Water System Report WA

Portland Fair Estates

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

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Portland Fair Estates recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 130 people.

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

130
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$746K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 3 (2022) to 4 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

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.

💧 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.

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

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

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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.

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 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

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.

  • 98250 — Friday Harbor

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?

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

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.

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
52
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 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 130
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?
Portland Fair Estates meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
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.
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.
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