Historical Compliance Records WA

Walla Walla Water Division

EPA ID: WA5392500 ยท 42,959 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Walla Walla Water Division (WA5392500): 18 EPA violations in the last five years. Since the flagged events, Walla Walla Water Division resolved all 18 violations - compliant today, 42,959 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 67
Avg Safety Score
42,959
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
18
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0044 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
8
Contaminants Flagged
$398K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Walla Walla Water Division Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

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 Walla Walla Water Division 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Walla Walla Water Division's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate 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 Walla Walla Water Division compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 2110 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen)
Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Contaminant 2110 at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Contaminant 2031 at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2110 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Washington

A 2 violations
Issaquah Water System
43,584 people
A 0 violations
City of Wenatchee
43,690 people
0 violations
B 20 violations
A 0 violations

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,200 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Walla Walla Water Division (EPA ID: WA5392500) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 42,959 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 99362 in Walla Walla.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 18 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 18 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
January 1, 2023 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Contaminant 2031 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Contaminant 2040 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Contaminant 2041 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Contaminant 2110 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Contaminant 2326 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Contaminant 2031 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Contaminant 2040 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Contaminant 2041 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Contaminant 2110 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Contaminant 2326 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Contaminant 2031 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Contaminant 2040 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Contaminant 2041 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Contaminant 2110 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Contaminant 2326 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 2031 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2040 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2041 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2110 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2326 Other Violation 3 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0044 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Walla Walla Water Division (WA5392500) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Walla Walla Water Division water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Walla Walla Water Division; its 18 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Walla Walla Water Division serve?

Walla Walla Water Division serves approximately 42,959 people across 1 ZIP code in Washington.

Where does Walla Walla Water Division get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
116

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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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Walla Walla Water Division safe to drink?
Walla Walla Water Division has a C safety grade based on 18 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Walla Walla Water Division's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 2110, Lead, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants 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 Walla Walla Water Division serve?
Walla Walla Water Division serves approximately 42,959 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Walla Walla Water Division's water source?
Walla Walla Water Division draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Walla Walla Water Division's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0044 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Walla Walla Water Division's service area?
The Walla Walla Water Division 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 Walla Walla Water Division get its water?
Walla Walla Water Division's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Walla Walla Water Division (WA): 18 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wa5392500/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Walla Walla Water Division (EPA ID: WA5392500) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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