LYNDEN WATER DEPARTMENT

PWSID: WA5349150 · Lynden, WA · Serves 17,969 people

Health Violations

LYNDEN WATER DEPARTMENT has 3 health-based violations out of 3 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
17,969
Total Violations
3
Health Violations
3
Source Type
Surface Water

LYNDEN WATER DEPARTMENT (PWSID WA5349150) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 17,969 people in Lynden, WA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Washington drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 3 total violations, with 3 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Turbidity. Recorded violations span 2023–2023.

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)
WA5349150
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Lynden, WA
Population Served
17,969
Health Violations
Yes (3)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Turbidity 3 3

Violation History (3)

Contaminant Health Date
Turbidity Yes Dec 1, 2023
Turbidity Yes Dec 1, 2023
Turbidity Yes Dec 1, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LYNDEN WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?
LYNDEN WATER DEPARTMENT has 3 health-based violations out of 3 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does LYNDEN WATER DEPARTMENT serve?
LYNDEN WATER DEPARTMENT serves 17,969 people in Lynden, WA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does LYNDEN WATER DEPARTMENT have?
LYNDEN WATER DEPARTMENT has 3 total violations on record spanning 2023–2023. 3 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in LYNDEN WATER DEPARTMENT water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Turbidity.

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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