Wilgus Housing Water System
EPA ID: WA53AB933 ยท 121 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Wilgus Housing Water System (WA53AB933): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Every entry among the 22 violations in EPA records for Wilgus Housing Water System has a resolved status in the data; this utility delivers water to about 121 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Wilgus Housing Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Wilgus Housing Water System have a median household income of $67,798 and about 15,071 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 56% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
Wilgus Housing Water System'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 60th 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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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
Wilgus Housing Water System (EPA ID: WA53AB933) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 121 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 98930 in Grandview.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2024 | 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | DICHLOROMETHANE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | o-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | p-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Vinyl chloride | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | 1,2-Dichloroethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Carbon tetrachloride | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | 1,2-Dichloropropane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Trichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Tetrachloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | CHLOROBENZENE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Benzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Toluene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Ethylbenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Styrene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | Yes |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| DICHLOROMETHANE | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| o-Dichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| p-Dichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Vinyl chloride | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Carbon tetrachloride | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,2-Dichloropropane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Trichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Lead (EPA level: 0.015 mg/L (EPA action level for the 90th percentile of a system's tap samples; not a safe level))
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults At-risk groups: infants, children under 6, pregnant women.
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): reverse osmosis, distillation, carbon block filter certified for lead reduction (NSF/ANSI 53). Find the right filter โ
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2024-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
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.
- 98930 - Grandview
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Wilgus Housing Water System (WA53AB933) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wilgus Housing Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Wilgus Housing Water System; its 22 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Wilgus Housing Water System serve?
Wilgus Housing Water System serves approximately 121 people across 1 ZIP code in Washington.
Where does Wilgus Housing Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What You Can Do
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