Current Noncompliance WA

Westside Water Assn

EPA ID: WA5394950 ยท 562 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Westside Water Assn (WA5394950): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Within the EPA compliance database, Westside Water Assn shows 1 violation still pending resolution - a status that applies across the full service territory of approximately 562 people and reflects findings that have not yet cleared the federal enforcement process or received formal closure.

Data: EPA SDWIS

562
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0017 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$718K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Westside Water Assn Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$115,750
Median Household Income
10,424
Service Area Population
12%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Westside Water Assn serves a community with a median household income of $115,750 and an estimated 10,424 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

Westside Water Assn'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

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Westside Water Assn compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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 $2,100 (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

Westside Water Assn (EPA ID: WA5394950) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 562 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 98070 in Vashon.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP 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
0.0017 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 Westside Water Assn (WA5394950) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Westside Water Assn water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Westside Water Assn serve?

Westside Water Assn serves approximately 562 people across 1 ZIP code in Washington.

Where does Westside Water Assn get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Westside Water Assn's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP 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 Westside Water Assn serve?
Westside Water Assn serves approximately 562 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Westside Water Assn's water source?
Westside Water Assn draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Westside Water Assn's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0017 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Westside Water Assn's service area?
The Westside Water Assn service area has a median household income of $115,750. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Westside Water Assn get its water?
Westside Water Assn'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.). Westside Water Assn (WA): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wa5394950/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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