Water System Report WA

Soap Lake Water Department

EPA ID: WA5381300 · 2,399 people served · 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Soap Lake Water Department (WA5381300): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Soap Lake Water Department - a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 2,399 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,399
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$248K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Soap Lake Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$72,185
Median Household Income
17,657
Service Area Population
63%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Soap Lake Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $72,185 and an estimated 17,657 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 63% 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?

Groundwater

Soap Lake Water Department'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 70% 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 Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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

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

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 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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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 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

Should I use a water filter?
Soap Lake Water Department meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Soap Lake Water Department serve?
Soap Lake Water Department serves approximately 2,399 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Soap Lake Water Department's water source?
Soap Lake Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Soap Lake Water Department's service area?
The Soap Lake Water Department service area has a median household income of $72,185. EPA EJScreen data classifies 63% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Soap Lake Water Department get its water?
Soap Lake Water Department'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Soap Lake Water Department Water Quality Report, WA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wa5381300/
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