Puyallup Water Quality

Washington

Health Violations

The tap water in Puyallup, Washington is served by 19 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 98,226 people. 48 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 0200 in 2013. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

19
Water Systems
98,226
Population Served
48
Total Violations
48
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Puyallup, Washington is delivered through 19 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 98,226 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 Puyallup shows 48 total violations across all 19 systems, of which 48 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. 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
PUYALLUP CITY OF 39,100 0 Clean
FIRGROVE MUTUAL INC 36,168 0 Clean
FRUITLAND MUTUAL WATER COMPANY 15,313 0 Clean
VALLEY WATER SYSTEM 2,259 0 Clean
VIEW ROYAL WATER SYSTEM 1,461 0 Clean
The Buttes 973 0 Clean
COUNTRY/ELDORADO WATER SYSTEM 915 0 Clean
ALDERWOOD ESTATES 635 0 Clean
CHINOOK ESTATES 455 0 Clean
Sierra Water System 355 0 Clean
CRESTVIEW MOBILE MANOR 123 0 Clean
THREE PONDS MOBILE PARK & APTS. 113 0 Clean
WINCHESTER HEIGHTS 80 0 Clean
KAPOWSIN WATER DISTRICT 70 48 Health
PIRNIE ROAD 60 0 Clean
RAINIER VILLA 51 0 Clean
KUZMANICH WATER SYSTEM 45 0 Clean
BEAU VIEW WATER 30 0 Clean
CLARKS CREEK LLC 20 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
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TRI Facilities in Puyallup

Facility Total Releases
Boeing Commercial Airplanes-Frederickson 70.8K lbs
Carlisle Construction Materials LLC 34 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Puyallup, Washington water safe to drink?
Puyallup is served by 19 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 98,226 people. 48 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 Puyallup have?
Puyallup water systems have a total of 48 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 48 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Puyallup water?
Health-based violations for Puyallup water systems include the following contaminants: 0200. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Puyallup?
19 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Puyallup, Washington, collectively covering approximately 98,226 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Puyallup get its drinking water?
Puyallup's water supply comes from 19 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 Puyallup?
Yes, 2 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Puyallup, Washington, reporting a combined 70.9K 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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