Water System Report WA

Summit Water & Supply Company

EPA ID: WA5385050 · 16,109 people served · 40 ZIP codes

With a five-year violation-free history, Summit Water & Supply Company delivers safe water to 16,109 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

16,109
People Served
40
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Summit Water & Supply Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$88,121
Median Household Income
417,718
Service Area Population
22%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Summit Water & Supply Company serves a community with a median household income of $88,121 and an estimated 417,718 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Summit Water & Supply Company'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 77 detections recorded. 14 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.01 ppt, PFOS: 0.015 ppt, PFHxS: 0.065 ppt, PFBS: 0.345 ppt, HFPO-DA: 0.024 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,226
PFAS Treatment $530
Total Estimated Cost $1,757

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,757 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Summit Water & Supply Company (EPA ID: WA5385050) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 16,109 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 40 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 6 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 34 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

This system serves 40 ZIP codes:

98371 · 98373 · 98401 · 98402 · 98403 98404 · 98405 · 98406 · 98407 · 98408 98409 · 98411 · 98412 · 98413 · 98415 98416 · 98417 · 98418 · 98419 · 98421 98422 · 98424 · 98431 · 98433 · 98442 98443 · 98444 · 98445 · 98446 · 98447 98448 · 98455 · 98460 · 98464 · 98465 98466 · 98471 · 98481 · 98490 · 98493

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Summit Water & Supply Company (WA5385050) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Summit Water & Supply Company water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Summit Water & Supply Company has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Summit Water & Supply Company serve?

Summit Water & Supply Company serves approximately 16,109 people across 40 ZIP codes in Washington.

Where does Summit Water & Supply Company get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
406
Detections
1
Latest sample
5/30/2023
Highest analyte
PFPeA: 3.1 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFPeA 3.1 ppt

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
4,960
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 16,109
Reported to Washington

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Summit Water & Supply Company meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Summit Water & Supply Company serve?
Summit Water & Supply Company serves approximately 16,109 people with drinking water across 40 ZIP codes.
What is Summit Water & Supply Company's water source?
Summit Water & Supply Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Summit Water & Supply Company's service area?
The Summit Water & Supply Company service area has a median household income of $88,121. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Summit Water & Supply Company get its water?
Summit Water & Supply Company'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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