South Prairie Town of
EPA ID: WA5382300 · 489 people served · 6 ZIP codes
Unlike many utilities its size, South Prairie Town of carries a violation-free five-year record — no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 489 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for South Prairie Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The South Prairie Town of serves a community with a median household income of $120,941 and an estimated 92,470 residents across its service area. Approximately 45% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
South Prairie Town of'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 Pierce 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 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 6 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
South Prairie Town of (EPA ID: WA5382300) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 489 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (65/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 5 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
- 98321 — Buckley
- 98323 — Carbonado
- 98360 — Orting
- 98385 — South Prairie
- 98391 — Bonney Lake
- 98396 — Wilkeson
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for South Prairie Town of (WA5382300) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Prairie Town of water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, South Prairie Town of has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does South Prairie Town of serve?
South Prairie Town of serves approximately 489 people across 6 ZIP codes in Washington.
Where does South Prairie Town of 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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