Chehalis Water Quality

Washington

Health Violations

The tap water in Chehalis, Washington is served by 11 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 13,480 people. 4 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 0200 in 2018. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

11
Water Systems
13,480
Population Served
4
Total Violations
4
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Chehalis, Washington is delivered through 11 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 13,480 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Chehalis shows 4 total violations across all 11 systems, of which 4 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 0200. 6 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Washington drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
CHEHALIS WATER DEPARTMENT 11,426 0 Clean
VADER-ENCHANTED VALLEY 985 4 Health
NEWAUKUM HILL WATER ASSN 493 0 Clean
MIDDLE FORK WATER & SEWER 144 0 Clean
VIEW RANCH ESTATES WATER ASSN 141 0 Clean
PARKWOOD MOBILE HOME ESTATES 105 0 Clean
WAYSIDE VILLAGE 60 0 Clean
TILTON RIVER MOBILE HOME PARK 40 0 Clean
CEDAR VILLA 32 0 Clean
JACKSON MOBILE 2 30 0 Clean
MEADOWS 24 0 Clean

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
0200 2018-04-01
0200 2018-04-01
0200 2018-03-01
0200 2018-03-01

TRI Facilities in Chehalis

Facility Total Releases
Darigold - Chehalis 95.1K lbs
Imperial Group Manufacturing 2.2K lbs
National Frozen Foods Corp-Processing 770 lbs
Glacier Northwest Inc Chehalis Plant 11 lbs
Aladdin Manufacturing Carpet Cushion - Chehalis Wa 0 lbs
Perdue Foods LLC - Chehalis Feedmill 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chehalis, Washington water safe to drink?
Chehalis is served by 11 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 13,480 people. 4 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Chehalis have?
Chehalis water systems have a total of 4 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 4 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Chehalis water?
Health-based violations for Chehalis water systems include the following contaminants: 0200. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Chehalis?
11 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Chehalis, Washington, collectively covering approximately 13,480 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Chehalis get its drinking water?
Chehalis's water supply comes from 11 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Chehalis?
Yes, 6 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Chehalis, Washington, reporting a combined 98.2K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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