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Tacoma Water Quality

Washington

Health Violations

The tap water in Tacoma, Washington is served by 130 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 628,246 people. 10 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 0200 in 2014. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

130
Water Systems
628,246
Population Served
10
Total Violations
10
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Tacoma, Washington is delivered through 130 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 628,246 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 Tacoma shows 10 total violations across all 130 systems, of which 10 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. 31 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
TACOMA WATER DIVISION CITY OF 448,771 9 Health
SOUTHWOOD 64,155 0 Clean
PARKLAND LIGHT & WATER COMPANY 29,595 0 Clean
SUMMIT WATER & SUPPLY CO 16,109 0 Clean
PEACOCK HILL 7,401 0 Clean
ARTONDALE 5,828 0 Clean
POINT EVANS 5,211 0 Clean
MINTERBROOK 5,083 0 Clean
PARKVIEW TERRACE 3,730 0 Clean
HORIZONS WEST 3,454 0 Clean
STROHS WATER COMPANY INC 3,192 0 Clean
CEDAR CREST 2,954 0 Clean
OLYMPIC MALL 2,681 0 Clean
MIRRORMONT 2,083 0 Clean
PALMER LAKE 1,924 0 Clean
LAKE MINTERWOOD 1,539 0 Clean
EVERGREEN SHORES 1,329 0 Clean
QUISTORFF 1,113 0 Clean
SUNSHINE ACRES 1,074 0 Clean
HOLIDAY RANCHETTES 1,050 0 Clean
ROSARIO 1,031 1 Health
LAKE LAWRENCE 914 0 Clean
ROSEDALE EAST 798 0 Clean
LACAMAS FARMSTEADS 615 0 Clean
WICKS LAKE RANCHES 615 0 Clean
RAFT ISLAND 575 0 Clean
FOXHALL 549 0 Clean
BETHEL GREEN ACRES WATER ASSN 522 0 Clean
ROLLING FIRS EVERGREEN TERRACE 514 0 Clean
S & I 482 0 Clean
CLASSIC HEIGHTS 480 0 Clean
ROSEDALE HEIGHTS TRAILER PARK 444 0 Clean
HENDERSON BOULEVARD 418 0 Clean
ALLYN SHOPPING CENTER 414 0 Clean
BUCKLIN 402 0 Clean
ALPINE HILLS 363 0 Clean
BLACK LAKE ESTATES 329 0 Clean
ANDREWS FIRST 299 0 Clean
SHORECREST 289 0 Clean
RIVER PARK 277 0 Clean
ORCAS HIGHLANDS 260 0 Clean
Cole 257 0 Clean
OLALLA 239 0 Clean
KOPACHUCK 236 0 Clean
NELSON RIDGE 232 0 Clean
CAMELOT AND WESTERN SKIES 228 0 Clean
CRISTALINA 225 0 Clean
JACKSON LAKE SOUTH 225 0 Clean
STRATTONWOOD 220 0 Clean
NISQUALLY PARK 218 0 Clean
SHAWS COVE 217 0 Clean
PINE LAKE MOBILE HOME EST 1 3 207 0 Clean
LEE 193 0 Clean
HARBOR HEIGHTS 188 0 Clean
RANCH 183 0 Clean
PARKSHORE ESTATES 183 0 Clean
HINTZVILLE ACRES 170 0 Clean
CEDAR GROVE 156 0 Clean
DRIFTWOOD VALLEY ASSOC (DVA) 151 0 Clean
JOHANSON 148 0 Clean
ISRAEL PLACE SAN ANGELO PARK 146 0 Clean
GLENWOOD STATION 144 0 Clean
LITTLE TREE 143 0 Clean
LAKE TUCK 143 0 Clean
MAINLAND VIEW MANOR 143 0 Clean
HOLLY TIDES 140 0 Clean
MINTER CREEK RAPIDS 137 0 Clean
FOREST PARK 127 0 Clean
REGENCY PARK 123 0 Clean
CEDARWOOD SOUTH UNION ESTATES 119 0 Clean
CASCADE HIGHLANDS NORTH 119 0 Clean
FOSS ROAD 119 0 Clean
MADRONA POINT 111 0 Clean
ROYALWOOD 111 0 Clean
RANCH ACRE 109 0 Clean
HOMESTEAD ACRES 109 0 Clean
CUYAMACA VILLAGE 106 0 Clean
MAY VOLT HILLS 106 0 Clean
CLEAR CREEK ESTATES 101 0 Clean
BAR B ESTATE MANOR 96 0 Clean
ROSEDALE COMMUNITY CLUB 96 0 Clean
RIVERVIEW 95 0 Clean
ASPINWALL ESTATES 93 0 Clean
CEDARBROOK 93 0 Clean
CASCADE HIGHLANDS 93 0 Clean
CRESCENT VALLEY #333 91 0 Clean
RONDELAY MEADOWS 90 0 Clean
GOLDEN MEADOW 90 0 Clean
GLENWOOD FARMS 1 EAST 87 0 Clean
CREEKSIDE MEADOWS DIVISION II 85 0 Clean
LIBBY ROAD EAST 85 0 Clean
PURDY ACRES EAST 85 0 Clean
SILVER SPRINGS ESTATES 80 0 Clean
SPRUCE ROAD 80 0 Clean
FOUR CORNERS 77 0 Clean
LOOKOUT POINT 72 0 Clean
SOUTHCREEK #1 69 0 Clean
PACIFIC VENTURES 69 0 Clean
BELWOOD PARK 66 0 Clean
SIVO ACRES 66 0 Clean
LITTLE LAKE MOBILE HOME PARK 65 0 Clean
RYANWOOD 64 0 Clean
CURRIES LANDING 61 0 Clean
GREENWOOD ESTATES 61 0 Clean
HENDERSON BAY 61 0 Clean
SKOOKUM RANCH 60 0 Clean
PHELPS ROAD 58 0 Clean
WINDDRIFT WELL 53 0 Clean
EAGLE ESTATES 53 0 Clean
KAREN PLACE 53 0 Clean
DELTA LONG LK ACRE TRACTS 53 0 Clean
CRESCENT PARK 53 0 Clean
RAINWOOD 48 0 Clean
GLENWOOD FARMS 2 WEST 48 0 Clean
MUCK CREEK HILL 46 0 Clean
INLETS END 45 0 Clean
WALTER WALKER WATER WORKS 42 0 Clean
SEHMEL ROAD 42 0 Clean
SUMMERHILL 42 0 Clean
LONG LAKE VIEW EST 1 39 0 Clean
GREENBRIAR 37 0 Clean
CRYSTAL SPRINGS 37 0 Clean
SCHMID 37 0 Clean
VERDAN ANDERSON HILL 37 0 Clean
BROOKDALE OWNERS ASSOCIATION 35 0 Clean
WALDEN WATER 34 0 Clean
RED CEDAR ESTATES 34 0 Clean
ROCKY BAY 34 0 Clean
BROOKHAVEN 32 0 Clean
CLARK & OWENS WATER SYSTEM 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
0200 2014-11-01
0200 2014-11-01
0200 2014-10-01
0200 2014-09-01
0200 2014-08-01
0200 2014-07-01
0200 2014-06-01
0200 2014-05-01
0200 2014-04-01
0200 2010-06-01

TRI Facilities in Tacoma

Facility Total Releases
Westrock Tacoma Mill 2.7M lbs
Emerald Services Inc 924.5K lbs
Burlington Environmental LLC 624.4K lbs
US Oil & Refining Co 526.5K lbs
Arclin Surfaces LLC 226.8K lbs
Toray Composite Materials America 143.0K lbs
Bradken Energy 126.0K lbs
Milgard Manufacturing LLC Tacoma Pultrusion 45.8K lbs
Rainier Plywood Co 16.8K lbs
General Plastics Manufacturing Co 12.8K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tacoma, Washington water safe to drink? ▼
Tacoma is served by 130 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 628,246 people. 10 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 Tacoma have? ▼
Tacoma water systems have a total of 10 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 10 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Tacoma water? ▼
Health-based violations for Tacoma water systems include the following contaminants: 0200. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Tacoma? ▼
130 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Tacoma, Washington, collectively covering approximately 628,246 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Tacoma get its drinking water? ▼
Tacoma's water supply comes from 130 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 Tacoma? ▼
Yes, 31 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Tacoma, Washington, reporting a combined 5.4M lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

Related Guides

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Understanding EPA Data
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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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