Water System Report WA

Puget Island

EPA ID: WA5369760 ยท 920 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Puget Island (WA5369760): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA monitoring data for Puget Island shows an unblemished five-year compliance history - no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 920 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

Data: EPA SDWIS

920
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0017 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$373K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Puget Island Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$59,157
Median Household Income
3,325
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Puget Island serves a community with a median household income of $59,157 and an estimated 3,325 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

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.

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

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% 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 $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

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

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

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 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 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

Should I use a water filter?
Puget Island meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Puget Island serve?
Puget Island serves approximately 920 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Puget Island's water source?
Puget Island draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Puget Island's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0017 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Puget Island's service area?
The Puget Island service area has a median household income of $59,157. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Puget Island get its water?
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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Puget Island Water Quality Report, WA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wa5369760/
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  title  = {{Puget Island Water Quality Report, WA}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wa5369760/}
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