Oak Harbor Water Quality

Washington

Health Violations

The tap water in Oak Harbor, Washington is served by 21 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 27,370 people. 81 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 2950 in 2025. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

21
Water Systems
27,370
Population Served
81
Total Violations
81
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Oak Harbor, Washington is delivered through 21 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 27,370 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 Oak Harbor shows 81 total violations across all 21 systems, of which 81 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 2950, 1005. 2 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
OAK HARBOR CITY OF 23,767 0 Clean
ROLLING HILLS-GLENCAIRN 872 17 Health
NORTH WHIDBEY WATER DISTRICT 568 0 Clean
PENN COVE WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT 460 30 Health
DUGUALLA COMMUNITY INC 459 0 Clean
BAYVIEW ESTATES WATER COMPANY 227 0 Clean
SUNRISE HILLS COMMUNITY W S 186 0 Clean
BON AIR COMMUNITY CLUB INC. 160 0 Clean
WATERLOO ACRES COMMUNITY WATER SYS 125 0 Clean
SCENIC HEIGHTS W A INC 78 0 Clean
HIGHLAND TRACE WATER CO INC 62 0 Clean
FOREST HILLS PARK COMMUNITY 54 0 Clean
BONNIE VIEW WATER 50 34 Health
LYON RD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 50 0 Clean
SUBURBAN HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOC 46 0 Clean
WESTVIEW COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 43 0 Clean
EVERGREEN VALLEY VIEW WATER SYSTEM 40 0 Clean
SAN JUAN ESTATES WATER ASSOCIATION 36 0 Clean
BAYVIEW MEADOWS WATER SYSTEM 34 0 Clean
FARANDA WATER ASSOCIATON 28 0 Clean
FROSTAD FARMS WATER ASSN 25 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
2950 2025-07-01
2950 2025-04-01
2950 2025-01-01
2950 2025-01-01
2950 2025-01-01
2950 2024-10-01
2950 2024-10-01
2950 2024-10-01
2950 2024-07-01
2950 2024-07-01
2950 2024-07-01
2950 2024-07-01
2950 2024-07-01
2950 2024-04-01
2950 2024-04-01
2950 2024-04-01
2950 2024-04-01
1005 2024-04-01
1005 2024-04-01
1005 2024-04-01
2950 2024-01-01
2950 2024-01-01
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2950 2024-01-01
2950 2024-01-01
2950 2024-01-01
1005 2024-01-01
1005 2024-01-01
1005 2024-01-01
2950 2023-10-01
2950 2023-10-01
2950 2023-10-01
2950 2023-10-01
2950 2023-10-01
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2950 2023-10-01
1005 2023-10-01
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2950 2023-07-01
2950 2023-07-01
2950 2023-07-01
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1005 2023-07-01
2950 2023-04-01
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2950 2023-04-01
1005 2023-04-01
1005 2023-04-01

TRI Facilities in Oak Harbor

Facility Total Releases
US Navy Nas Whidbey Island Ault Field 77.3K lbs
Technical Services Inc 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oak Harbor, Washington water safe to drink?
Oak Harbor is served by 21 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 27,370 people. 81 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 Oak Harbor have?
Oak Harbor water systems have a total of 81 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 81 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Oak Harbor water?
Health-based violations for Oak Harbor water systems include the following contaminants: 2950, 1005. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Oak Harbor?
21 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Oak Harbor, Washington, collectively covering approximately 27,370 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Oak Harbor get its drinking water?
Oak Harbor's water supply comes from 21 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 Oak Harbor?
Yes, 2 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Oak Harbor, Washington, reporting a combined 77.3K 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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