Water System Report WA

Walla Walla University

EPA ID: WA5392470 · 1,273 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Water monitoring for Walla Walla University: clean, five years, 1,273 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

1,273
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$368K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Walla Walla University Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$67,573
Median Household Income
52,965
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Walla Walla University serves a community with a median household income of $67,573 and an estimated 52,965 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Walla Walla University'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

About 2% of homes in Walla Walla County, Washington rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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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.

System Overview

Walla Walla University (EPA ID: WA5392470) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 1,273 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Walla Walla University (WA5392470) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Walla Walla University water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Walla Walla University has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Walla Walla University serve?

Walla Walla University serves approximately 1,273 people across 2 ZIP codes in Washington.

Where does Walla Walla University 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
16
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,273
Reported to Washington

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Walla Walla University meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Walla Walla University serve?
Walla Walla University serves approximately 1,273 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Walla Walla University's water source?
Walla Walla University draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Walla Walla University's service area?
The Walla Walla University service area has a median household income of $67,573. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Walla Walla University get its water?
Walla Walla University'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.
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