Startup Water District
EPA ID: WA5383850 · 643 people served · 1 ZIP code
In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Startup Water District posted zero EPA violations serving 643 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Startup Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade A
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Startup Water District'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 Snohomish County, Washington rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Startup Water District (EPA ID: WA5383850) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 643 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 98293 in Startup.
Average Home Safety Score: A (95/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98293 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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ZIP Codes Served
- 98293 — Startup
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Startup Water District (WA5383850) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Startup Water District water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Startup Water District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Startup Water District serve?
Startup Water District serves approximately 643 people across 1 ZIP code in Washington.
Where does Startup Water District 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.