MOUNT BAKER WATER ASSOCIATION

PWSID: WA5356500 · Bellingham, WA · Serves 500 people

Health Violations

MOUNT BAKER WATER ASSOCIATION has 1 health-based violation out of 1 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
500
Total Violations
1
Health Violations
1
Source Type
Groundwater

MOUNT BAKER WATER ASSOCIATION (PWSID WA5356500) 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 500 people in Bellingham, WA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Washington drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 1 total violation, with 1 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 2016–2016.

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)
WA5356500
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Bellingham, WA
Population Served
500
Health Violations
Yes (1)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform (RTCR) 1 1

Violation History (1)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jan 1, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MOUNT BAKER WATER ASSOCIATION water safe to drink?
MOUNT BAKER WATER ASSOCIATION has 1 health-based violation out of 1 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 MOUNT BAKER WATER ASSOCIATION serve?
MOUNT BAKER WATER ASSOCIATION serves 500 people in Bellingham, WA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does MOUNT BAKER WATER ASSOCIATION have?
MOUNT BAKER WATER ASSOCIATION has 1 total violation on record spanning 2016–2016. 1 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in MOUNT BAKER WATER ASSOCIATION water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Total Coliform (RTCR).

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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