Water System Report WA

Union Hill Water Association Inc.

EPA ID: WA5390260 ยท 8,720 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Union Hill Water Association Inc. (WA5390260): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Union Hill Water Association Inc. - the supplier serving 8,720 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

Data: EPA SDWIS

8,720
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0058 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$1.1M
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Union Hill Water Association Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$179,769
Median Household Income
147,169
Service Area Population
12%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
38%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Union Hill Water Association Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $179,769 and an estimated 147,169 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Union Hill Water Association Inc.'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

34 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
35 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 49% 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. 14 detections recorded. 5 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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Comparable Water Systems

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6 violations
City of North Bend
8,710 people
A 2 violations
B 7 violations
Port Angeles Composite
8,872 people
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Steilacoom Town of
8,545 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $450
Total Estimated Cost $1,650

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 $1,650 (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

Union Hill Water Association Inc. (EPA ID: WA5390260) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 8,720 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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
0.0058 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Union Hill Water Association Inc. (WA5390260) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Union Hill Water Association Inc. water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Union Hill Water Association Inc. 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 Union Hill Water Association Inc. serve?

Union Hill Water Association Inc. serves approximately 8,720 people across 4 ZIP codes in Washington.

Where does Union Hill Water Association Inc. get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

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

Should I use a water filter?
Union Hill Water Association Inc. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Union Hill Water Association Inc. serve?
Union Hill Water Association Inc. serves approximately 8,720 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Union Hill Water Association Inc.'s water source?
Union Hill Water Association Inc. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Union Hill Water Association Inc.'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0058 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Union Hill Water Association Inc.'s service area?
The Union Hill Water Association Inc. service area has a median household income of $179,769. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Union Hill Water Association Inc. get its water?
Union Hill Water Association Inc.'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Union Hill Water Association Inc. Water Quality Report, WA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wa5390260/
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