HOH TRIBE

PWSID: 105300011 · Forks, WA · Serves 120 people

Health Violations

HOH TRIBE has 6 health-based violations out of 6 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
120
Total Violations
6
Health Violations
6
Source Type
Groundwater

HOH TRIBE (PWSID 105300011) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 120 people in Forks, WA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Washington drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 6 total violations, with 6 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 4 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Combined Radium 226/228, Total Coliform (RTCR), E. coli. Recorded violations span 2012–2025.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Washington state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
105300011
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Forks, WA
Population Served
120
Health Violations
Yes (6)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Combined Radium 226/228 2 2
Total Coliform (RTCR) 2 2
E. coli 1 1
Fluoride 1 1

Violation History (6)

Contaminant Health Date
E. coli Yes Apr 12, 2025
Fluoride Yes Sep 1, 2024
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 1, 2017
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Dec 2, 2016
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Oct 1, 2012
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Oct 1, 2012

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HOH TRIBE water safe to drink?
HOH TRIBE has 6 health-based violations out of 6 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does HOH TRIBE serve?
HOH TRIBE serves 120 people in Forks, WA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does HOH TRIBE have?
HOH TRIBE has 6 total violations on record spanning 2012–2025. 6 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in HOH TRIBE water?
Violations have been recorded for 4 contaminants. The most frequent: Combined Radium 226/228, Total Coliform (RTCR), E. coli.

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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