Puget Island
EPA ID: WA5369760 · 920 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Puget Island (WA5369760): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Water monitoring for Puget Island: no violations on record, 920 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Puget Island Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Puget Island have a median household income of $59,157 and about 3,325 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Puget Island'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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System Overview
Puget Island (EPA ID: WA5369760) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 920 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 98612 in Cathlamet.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0017 mg/L | No | 2023-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
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.
- 98612 - Cathlamet
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Puget Island (WA5369760) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Puget Island water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Puget Island in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Puget Island serve?
Puget Island serves approximately 920 people across 1 ZIP code in Washington.
Where does Puget Island get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Puget Island Water Quality Report, WA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wa5369760/
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