Scootenay Water Assn Inc.
EPA ID: WA5376750 · 120 people served · 1 ZIP code
Water monitoring history at Scootenay Water Assn Inc. shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 120 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Scootenay Water Assn Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Scootenay Water Assn Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $71,548 and an estimated 5,875 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 42% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Scootenay Water Assn Inc.'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.
About 1% of homes in Franklin County, Washington rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Scootenay Water Assn Inc. (EPA ID: WA5376750) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 120 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 99326 in Connell.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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ZIP Codes Served
- 99326 — Connell
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Scootenay Water Assn Inc. (WA5376750) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Scootenay Water Assn Inc. water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Scootenay Water Assn Inc. has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Scootenay Water Assn Inc. serve?
Scootenay Water Assn Inc. serves approximately 120 people across 1 ZIP code in Washington.
Where does Scootenay Water Assn Inc. 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:
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.
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.