Tyee Beach Water Association
EPA ID: WA5390100 · 158 people served · 1 ZIP code
On record: Tyee Beach Water Association, 1 violation, all resolved, 158 in service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Tyee Beach Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade A
Service Area Demographics
The Tyee Beach Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $100,124 and an estimated 17,535 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Tyee Beach Water Association'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 2% of homes in Island 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
Detected Contaminants
How Tyee Beach Water Association compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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
Tyee Beach Water Association (EPA ID: WA5390100) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 158 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 98282 in Camano Island.
Average Home Safety Score: A (85/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98282 | 0.0011 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
- 98282 — Camano Island
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Tyee Beach Water Association (WA5390100) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tyee Beach Water Association water safe to drink?
Tyee Beach Water Association has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Tyee Beach Water Association serve?
Tyee Beach Water Association serves approximately 158 people across 1 ZIP code in Washington.
Where does Tyee Beach Water Association 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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