Soap Lake Water Department
EPA ID: WA5381300 · 2,399 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Soap Lake Water Department (WA5381300): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Checked against the EPA violation database, Soap Lake Water Department returns no entries for its service territory of 2,399 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Soap Lake Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Soap Lake Water Department have a median household income of $72,185 and about 17,657 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 63% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Soap Lake Water Department's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Soap Lake Water Department (EPA ID: WA5381300) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 2,399 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2025-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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 available EPA compliance records for Soap Lake Water Department (WA5381300) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Soap Lake Water Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Soap Lake Water Department 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 Soap Lake Water Department serve?
Soap Lake Water Department serves approximately 2,399 people across 2 ZIP codes in Washington.
Where does Soap Lake Water Department get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Soap Lake Water Department Water Quality Report, WA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wa5381300/
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