Sunset Beach
EPA ID: WA5386040 ยท 228 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Sunset Beach (WA5386040): 41 EPA violations in the last five years. Five years tracked: Sunset Beach had 41 violations, all cleared, 228 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Sunset Beach Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Sunset Beach serves a community with a median household income of $85,571 and an estimated 12,398 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 36% 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.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
Sunset Beach'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Sunset Beach compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
PFOA at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.
PFNA at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.
Chlorodibromomethane at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Bromate at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.
Dichloroacetic Acid at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L.
Chlorodibromomethane was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
Sunset Beach (EPA ID: WA5386040) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 228 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 98528 in Belfair.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | PFOA | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | PFNA | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Dichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Bromodichloromethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Dibromochloromethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Bromoform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Chlorodibromomethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Trichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Monobromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Dibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Bromochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Bromodichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Tribromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | HAA6Br | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | HAA9 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Bromate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Chlorate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Chloramine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFOA | PFAS | 2 | No |
| PFNA | PFAS | 2 | No |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Bromodichloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Dibromochloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Bromoform | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Chlorodibromomethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Bromochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Bromodichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Tribromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| HAA6Br | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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.
- 98528 - Belfair
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Sunset Beach (WA5386040) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sunset Beach water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Sunset Beach; its 41 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Sunset Beach serve?
Sunset Beach serves approximately 228 people across 1 ZIP code in Washington.
Where does Sunset Beach get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Sunset Beach (WA): 41 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wa5386040/
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What You Can Do
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