Water System Report WA

Washington Corrections Center

EPA ID: WA5393063 · 2,223 people served · 1 ZIP code

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Washington Corrections Center has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 2,223 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

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

2,223
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$365K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Washington Corrections Center Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$73,149
Median Household Income
40,036
Service Area Population
36%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Washington Corrections Center serves a community with a median household income of $73,149 and an estimated 40,036 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 36% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Washington Corrections Center'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
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Mason 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

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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City of Bridgeport
2,214 people
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0 violations
A 2 violations
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2,235 people
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Darrington Town of
2,246 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Washington Corrections Center (EPA ID: WA5393063) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 2,223 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 98584 in Shelton.

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: 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 Washington Corrections Center (WA5393063) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Washington Corrections Center water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Washington Corrections Center serve?

Washington Corrections Center serves approximately 2,223 people across 1 ZIP code in Washington.

Where does Washington Corrections Center 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
37
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,223
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?
Washington Corrections Center meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Washington Corrections Center serve?
Washington Corrections Center serves approximately 2,223 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Washington Corrections Center's water source?
Washington Corrections Center draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Washington Corrections Center's service area?
The Washington Corrections Center service area has a median household income of $73,149. EPA EJScreen data classifies 36% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Washington Corrections Center get its water?
Washington Corrections Center'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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