Historical Compliance Records WA 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Wilgus Housing Water System

EPA ID: WA53AB933 ยท 121 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Wilgus Housing Water System (WA53AB933): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Past issues aside, Wilgus Housing Water System cleared all 22 violations and is compliant today, supplying 121 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

121
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
22
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
22
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.

๐Ÿ’ง 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Detected Contaminants

How Wilgus Housing Water System compares to EPA limits

PFOA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Chlorodibromomethane 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Bromate 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L
Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults

What This Means For You

PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Bromate at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Chlorodibromomethane was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $700 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

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

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 22 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

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 PFOA Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 PFNA Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Dichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Bromodichloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Dibromochloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Bromoform Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Chlorodibromomethane Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Trichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Monobromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Dibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Bromochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Bromodichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Tribromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 HAA6Br Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 HAA9 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Bromate Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Chlorate Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Chloramine Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Total Organic Carbon 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
PFOA PFAS 1 No
PFNA PFAS 1 No
Dichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromodichloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dibromochloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromoform Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Chlorodibromomethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Trichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Monobromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromodichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Tribromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Health Risk Details

Lead (EPA limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level))

Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults At-risk groups: infants, children under 6, pregnant women.

Removal methods: reverse osmosis, distillation, certified carbon block filter (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
0 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 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

What contaminants are in Wilgus Housing Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Chlorodibromomethane, Bromate. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants 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 Wilgus Housing Water System serve?
Wilgus Housing Water System serves approximately 121 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Wilgus Housing Water System (EPA ID: WA53AB933) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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