Water System Report WA

Stevens Company Pud - Suncrest

EPA ID: WA5385202 ยท 7,484 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Stevens Company Pud - Suncrest (WA5385202): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Stevens Company Pud - Suncrest stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 7,484 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

Data: EPA SDWIS

D ยท 49
Avg Safety Score
7,484
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0014 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$367K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Stevens Company Pud - Suncrest Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$55,385
Median Household Income
25,671
Service Area Population
51%
Disadvantaged Population
58th
Poverty Percentile
55th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Stevens Company Pud - Suncrest serves a community with a median household income of $55,385 and an estimated 25,671 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 51% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Stevens Company Pud - Suncrest'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
22th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
43th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% 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. 9 detections recorded. 2 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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $300
PFAS Treatment $300
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:

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 $1,800 (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

Stevens Company Pud - Suncrest (EPA ID: WA5385202) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 7,484 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: D (49/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 4 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

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
0.0014 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 1 (High Risk)

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

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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 Stevens Company Pud - Suncrest (WA5385202) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stevens Company Pud - Suncrest water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Stevens Company Pud - Suncrest 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 Stevens Company Pud - Suncrest serve?

Stevens Company Pud - Suncrest serves approximately 7,484 people across 4 ZIP codes in Washington.

Where does Stevens Company Pud - Suncrest 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
464
Detections
2
Latest sample
8/1/2023
Highest analyte
PFHxA: 4.4 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFHxA 4.4 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFPeA 3.4 ppt โ€” โ€”

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Stevens Company Pud - Suncrest safe to drink?
Stevens Company Pud - Suncrest has a D safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Stevens Company Pud - Suncrest meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Stevens Company Pud - Suncrest serve?
Stevens Company Pud - Suncrest serves approximately 7,484 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Stevens Company Pud - Suncrest's water source?
Stevens Company Pud - Suncrest draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Stevens Company Pud - Suncrest's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0014 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Stevens Company Pud - Suncrest's service area?
The Stevens Company Pud - Suncrest service area has a median household income of $55,385. EPA EJScreen data classifies 51% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Stevens Company Pud - Suncrest get its water?
Stevens Company Pud - Suncrest'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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