Scatchet Head Water District
EPA ID: WA5376470 · 900 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Scatchet Head Water District (WA5376470): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Dating back across the full five-year EPA tracking window, Scatchet Head Water District encountered 6 violations, each subsequently remedied and closed - today the utility meets all federal drinking water requirements for the 900 residents in its service area and holds no open enforcement actions.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Scatchet Head Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Scatchet Head Water District serves a community with a median household income of $103,941 and an estimated 7,052 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Scatchet Head Water District'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Scatchet Head Water District compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 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.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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System Overview
Scatchet Head Water District (EPA ID: WA5376470) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 900 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 98236 in Clinton.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 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 | 2 | Yes |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting 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 →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0011 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.
- 98236 - Clinton
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Scatchet Head Water District (WA5376470) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Scatchet Head Water District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Scatchet Head Water District; its 6 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Scatchet Head Water District serve?
Scatchet Head Water District serves approximately 900 people across 1 ZIP code in Washington.
Where does Scatchet Head Water District get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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