City of Tieton Water Department
EPA ID: WA5388300 · 1,475 people served · 7 ZIP codes
In the most recent five-year monitoring window, City of Tieton Water Department posted zero EPA violations serving 1,475 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Stable · Risk tier: High · 85% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2021) to 7 (2023). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Tieton Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Tieton Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $64,619 and an estimated 134,388 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 56% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Tieton Water Department'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 Yakima 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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Washington
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
City of Tieton Water Department (EPA ID: WA5388300) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 1,475 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 98901 — Yakima
- 98902 — Yakima
- 98903 — Yakima
- 98904 — Yakima
- 98907 — Yakima
- 98908 — Yakima
- 98909 — Yakima
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Tieton Water Department (WA5388300) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Tieton Water Department water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, City of Tieton Water Department has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does City of Tieton Water Department serve?
City of Tieton Water Department serves approximately 1,475 people across 7 ZIP codes in Washington.
Where does City of Tieton Water Department 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:
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.