Water System Report WA

Wilgus Housing Water System

EPA ID: WA53AB933 · 220 people served · 1 ZIP code

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Wilgus Housing Water System has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 220 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

220
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$278K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Wilgus Housing Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$67,798
Median Household Income
15,071
Service Area Population
56%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Wilgus Housing Water System serves a community with a median household income of $67,798 and an estimated 15,071 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 56% 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

Wilgus Housing Water System'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Yakima County, Washington rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $700

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 220 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 98930 in Grandview.

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 Wilgus Housing Water System (WA53AB933) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wilgus Housing Water System water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Wilgus Housing Water System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Wilgus Housing Water System serve?

Wilgus Housing Water System serves approximately 220 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

Should I use a water filter?
Wilgus Housing Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Wilgus Housing Water System serve?
Wilgus Housing Water System serves approximately 220 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Wilgus Housing Water System's water source?
Wilgus Housing Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Wilgus Housing Water System's service area?
The Wilgus Housing Water System service area has a median household income of $67,798. EPA EJScreen data classifies 56% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Wilgus Housing Water System get its water?
Wilgus Housing Water System'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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