Historical Compliance Records WA

Veterans Affair Med Ctr Department of

EPA ID: WA5390542 ยท 785 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Veterans Affair Med Ctr Department of (WA5390542): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Despite the 1 historical violation in its record, Veterans Affair Med Ctr Department of has cleared every one and now meets EPA standards serving 785 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

785
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$398K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Veterans Affair Med Ctr Department of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$70,660
Median Household Income
42,794
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Veterans Affair Med Ctr Department of serves a community with a median household income of $70,660 and an estimated 42,794 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Veterans Affair Med Ctr Department of'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

65 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Veterans Affair Med Ctr Department of compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,200 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Veterans Affair Med Ctr Department of (EPA ID: WA5390542) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 785 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 99362 in Walla Walla.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based 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 evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.001 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 Veterans Affair Med Ctr Department of (WA5390542) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Veterans Affair Med Ctr Department of water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Veterans Affair Med Ctr Department of; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Veterans Affair Med Ctr Department of serve?

Veterans Affair Med Ctr Department of serves approximately 785 people across 1 ZIP code in Washington.

Where does Veterans Affair Med Ctr Department of get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Veterans Affair Med Ctr Department of's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Veterans Affair Med Ctr Department of serve?
Veterans Affair Med Ctr Department of serves approximately 785 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Veterans Affair Med Ctr Department of's water source?
Veterans Affair Med Ctr Department of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Veterans Affair Med Ctr Department of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Veterans Affair Med Ctr Department of's service area?
The Veterans Affair Med Ctr Department of service area has a median household income of $70,660. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Veterans Affair Med Ctr Department of get its water?
Veterans Affair Med Ctr Department of'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Veterans Affair Med Ctr Department of (WA): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wa5390542/
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What You Can Do

1

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