Tumwater Water Quality

Washington

Health Violations

The tap water in Tumwater, Washington is served by 4 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 67,307 people. 47 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 0200 in 2022. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

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Water Systems
67,307
Population Served
47
Total Violations
47
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Tumwater, Washington is delivered through 4 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 67,307 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 Tumwater shows 47 total violations across all 4 systems, of which 47 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. 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
TUMWATER CITY OF 66,373 0 Clean
MCNEIL ISLAND WATER 692 47 Health
LAKELAND MANOR 122 0 Clean
MAPLE MANOR MOBILE HOME PARK 120 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.

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TRI Facilities in Tumwater

Facility Total Releases
Kloeckner Metals Corp 155 lbs
Cardinal Cg 0 lbs
Glacier Northwest Inc Tumwater Plant 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tumwater, Washington water safe to drink?
Tumwater is served by 4 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 67,307 people. 47 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 Tumwater have?
Tumwater water systems have a total of 47 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 47 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Tumwater water?
Health-based violations for Tumwater water systems include the following contaminants: 0200. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Tumwater?
4 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Tumwater, Washington, collectively covering approximately 67,307 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Tumwater get its drinking water?
Tumwater's water supply comes from 4 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 Tumwater?
Yes, 3 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Tumwater, Washington, reporting a combined 155 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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