Historical Compliance Records WA

South Bainbridge

EPA ID: WA5381451 ยท 4,414 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for South Bainbridge (WA5381451): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Over the tracked period, South Bainbridge logged 1 EPA violation - each has been remedied, and the system now supplies 4,414 people in good standing.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,414
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$1.1M
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for South Bainbridge Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$159,882
Median Household Income
24,607
Service Area Population
7%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
46%
Pre-1986 Housing

The South Bainbridge serves a community with a median household income of $159,882 and an estimated 24,607 residents across its service area. Approximately 46% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

South Bainbridge'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How South Bainbridge compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

South Bainbridge (EPA ID: WA5381451) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 4,414 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 98110 in Bainbridge Island.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 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
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.003 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.

  • 98110 - Bainbridge Island

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for South Bainbridge (WA5381451) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Bainbridge water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for South Bainbridge; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does South Bainbridge serve?

South Bainbridge serves approximately 4,414 people across 1 ZIP code in Washington.

Where does South Bainbridge get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in South Bainbridge's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does South Bainbridge serve?
South Bainbridge serves approximately 4,414 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is South Bainbridge's water source?
South Bainbridge draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in South Bainbridge's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.003 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of South Bainbridge's service area?
The South Bainbridge service area has a median household income of $159,882. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does South Bainbridge get its water?
South Bainbridge'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.). South Bainbridge (WA): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wa5381451/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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