Lwwsd - South Shore Water System
EPA ID: WA5395910 · 10,028 people served · 6 ZIP codes
Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Lwwsd - South Shore Water System stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 10,028 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Lwwsd - South Shore Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Lwwsd - South Shore Water System serves a community with a median household income of $80,891 and an estimated 156,983 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.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Lwwsd - South Shore Water System'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.
About 1% of homes in Skagit 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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Washington
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Lwwsd - South Shore Water System (EPA ID: WA5395910) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 10,028 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
- 98225 — Bellingham
- 98226 — Bellingham
- 98227 — Bellingham
- 98228 — Bellingham
- 98229 — Bellingham
- 98284 — Sedro Woolley
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lwwsd - South Shore Water System (WA5395910) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lwwsd - South Shore Water System water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Lwwsd - South Shore Water System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Lwwsd - South Shore Water System serve?
Lwwsd - South Shore Water System serves approximately 10,028 people across 6 ZIP codes in Washington.
Where does Lwwsd - South Shore Water System 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.
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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →