Quincy Water Quality

Washington

Health Violations

The tap water in Quincy, Washington is served by 12 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 16,708 people. 19 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 1040 in 2021. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

12
Water Systems
16,708
Population Served
19
Total Violations
19
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Quincy, Washington is delivered through 12 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 16,708 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 Quincy shows 19 total violations across all 12 systems, of which 19 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 1040. 3 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
QUINCY WATER DEPARTMENT CITY OF 8,415 0 Clean
SOAP LAKE WATER DEPT 2,399 0 Clean
SUNLAND ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSN 1,480 0 Clean
LAKEVIEW PARK WATER ASSN 1,259 0 Clean
WEILER-MARTIN TRACTS WATER ASSN 1,163 0 Clean
SUNSERRA AT CRESCENT BAR 1,000 0 Clean
WILSON CREEK WATER DEPT TOWN OF 386 0 Clean
CRESCENT VIEW CONDOMINIUM OWNERS 243 0 Clean
The Village at Colockum Ridge 144 0 Clean
GOLDEN VALLEY WATER ASSN 138 19 Health
FORDAIR WATER CO-OP INC 43 0 Clean
Malaga Market 38 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
1040 2021-10-01
1040 2021-01-01
1040 2020-10-01
1040 2020-01-01
1040 2020-01-01
1040 2020-01-01
1040 2020-01-01
1040 2019-10-01
1040 2019-01-01
1040 2019-01-01
1040 2018-07-01
1040 2018-01-01
1040 2018-01-01
1040 2017-10-01
1040 2017-10-01
1040 2017-01-01
1040 2017-01-01
1040 2015-10-01
1040 2015-01-01

TRI Facilities in Quincy

Facility Total Releases
Amway Nutrilite 534.1K lbs
Central Washington Concrete - Quincy 4.7K lbs
Lamb Weston Inc 4.3K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quincy, Washington water safe to drink?
Quincy is served by 12 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 16,708 people. 19 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 Quincy have?
Quincy water systems have a total of 19 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 19 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Quincy water?
Health-based violations for Quincy water systems include the following contaminants: 1040. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Quincy?
12 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Quincy, Washington, collectively covering approximately 16,708 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Quincy get its drinking water?
Quincy's water supply comes from 12 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 Quincy?
Yes, 3 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Quincy, Washington, reporting a combined 543.0K 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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