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Poulsbo Water Quality

Washington

Health Violations

The tap water in Poulsbo, Washington is served by 36 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 64,570 people. 2 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 8000 in 2020. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

36
Water Systems
64,570
Population Served
2
Total Violations
2
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Poulsbo, Washington is delivered through 36 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 64,570 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 Poulsbo shows 2 total violations across all 36 systems, of which 2 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 8000. 1 TRI-reporting industrial facility is 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
POULSBO CITY OF 17,180 0 Clean
NORTH PENINSULA 16,449 0 Clean
NORTH BAINBRIDGE WATER CO 5,490 0 Clean
VINLAND 4,801 0 Clean
SOUTH BAINBRIDGE 4,414 0 Clean
SUQUAMISH 4,203 0 Clean
WEST KITSAP 2,248 0 Clean
INDIANOLA WATER 1,705 0 Clean
KEYPORT WATER 1,202 0 Clean
NEWBERRY HILL 1,143 0 Clean
MILLER BAY 1,072 0 Clean
LONG LAKE VIEW EST 2 5 923 0 Clean
SEABECK 610 0 Clean
ELDORADO HILLS 383 0 Clean
PORT GAMBLE 303 0 Clean
INDIAN HILLS ESTATES 282 1 Health
NAVY YARD PARK 268 0 Clean
STRAWBERRY HILL 235 0 Clean
PRIDDY VISTA 210 0 Clean
DRIFTWOOD COVE 175 0 Clean
GALA PINES WATER. 130 0 Clean
SURFREST PARK WATER COMPANY 123 0 Clean
VIEWSIDE COMMUNITY 118 0 Clean
GREEN MOUNTAIN ACRES 110 1 Health
AVELLANA WATER 100 0 Clean
COUNTRY MEADOWS 90 0 Clean
LOFALL WATER SYSTEM INC 81 0 Clean
POULSBO HEIGHTS 80 0 Clean
PIONEER HILL WEST 73 0 Clean
GRESHAM WATER 66 0 Clean
STAVIS CREEK 63 0 Clean
WESTERN STAVIS WATER SYS II & III 60 0 Clean
HARBOR CREST 53 0 Clean
CAMP DAVID 53 0 Clean
BRIANWOOD 48 0 Clean
SETTLE WATER 26 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
8000 2020-10-01
8000 2018-11-01

TRI Facilities in Poulsbo

Facility Total Releases
Poulsbo Ready Mix Plant 2 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Poulsbo, Washington water safe to drink? ▼
Poulsbo is served by 36 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 64,570 people. 2 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 Poulsbo have? ▼
Poulsbo water systems have a total of 2 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 2 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Poulsbo water? ▼
Health-based violations for Poulsbo water systems include the following contaminants: 8000. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Poulsbo? ▼
36 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Poulsbo, Washington, collectively covering approximately 64,570 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Poulsbo get its drinking water? ▼
Poulsbo's water supply comes from 36 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 Poulsbo? ▼
Yes, 1 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facility is registered in Poulsbo, Washington, reporting a combined 2 lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

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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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

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