Point Roberts Water District No 4
EPA ID: WA5395750 · 1,440 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Point Roberts Water District No 4 (WA5395750): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. In the federal compliance data used here, Point Roberts Water District No 4 has 1 violation listed as open; the utility serves approximately 1,440 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Point Roberts Water District No 4 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Point Roberts Water District No 4 have a median household income of $80,197 and about 1,275 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Point Roberts Water District No 4's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
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
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System Overview
Point Roberts Water District No 4 (EPA ID: WA5395750) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 1,440 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 98281 in Point Roberts.
Violation History
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 | Lead and Copper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 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 | 2022-12-31 |
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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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.
- 98281 - Point Roberts
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Point Roberts Water District No 4 (WA5395750) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Point Roberts Water District No 4 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 Point Roberts Water District No 4 serve?
Point Roberts Water District No 4 serves approximately 1,440 people across 1 ZIP code in Washington.
Where does Point Roberts Water District No 4 get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
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