Historical Compliance Records WA

Palomino Fields

EPA ID: WA53AD362 ยท 156 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Palomino Fields (WA53AD362): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. EPA records: Palomino Fields, 2 past violations, all resolved, 156 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

156
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
2
Contaminants Flagged
$426K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Palomino Fields Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$66,826
Median Household Income
31,883
Service Area Population
13%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Palomino Fields serves a community with a median household income of $66,826 and an estimated 31,883 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Palomino Fields'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Palomino Fields compares to EPA limits

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

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.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,600 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Palomino Fields (EPA ID: WA53AD362) is a community water system in Washington that serves approximately 156 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 98926 in Ellensburg.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 1 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
July 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Lead Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

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 Palomino Fields (WA53AD362) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Palomino Fields water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Palomino Fields; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Palomino Fields serve?

Palomino Fields serves approximately 156 people across 1 ZIP code in Washington.

Where does Palomino Fields get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Palomino Fields's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 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 Palomino Fields serve?
Palomino Fields serves approximately 156 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Palomino Fields's water source?
Palomino Fields draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Palomino Fields's service area?
The Palomino Fields service area has a median household income of $66,826. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Palomino Fields get its water?
Palomino Fields'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Palomino Fields (WA): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wa53ad362/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

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