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Vancouver Water Quality

Washington

Health Violations

The tap water in Vancouver, Washington is served by 18 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 496,390 people. 4 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 1040 in 2025. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

18
Water Systems
496,390
Population Served
4
Total Violations
4
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Vancouver, Washington is delivered through 18 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 496,390 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 Vancouver shows 4 total violations across all 18 systems, of which 4 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, 5200, 5000. 14 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
VANCOUVER CITY OF 373,047 0 Clean
CLARK PUBLIC UTILITIES 116,876 0 Clean
YACOLT 3,034 2 Health
AMBOY CLARK PUBLIC UTILITIES 991 0 Clean
MCHUGH MOBILE HOME PARK 490 0 Clean
VISTA DEL RIO MOBILE HOME PARK 352 0 Clean
SILVER SPUR RV PARK LLC 275 0 Clean
GREAT WESTERN MOBILE HOME PARK 250 0 Clean
OAK MEADOWS MOBILE HOME PARK 216 0 Clean
SUNRIDGE WATER INC 200 1 Health
FIR GROVE MOBILE COURT 114 0 Clean
PINE RIDGE MHP (SC3260157) 100 1 Health
HILLCREST MANOR 100 0 Clean
LeNets Mobile Estates 95 0 Clean
SINGLE TREE ACRES 90 0 Clean
MORNING MEADOWS 75 0 Clean
COTTONWOOD MHP 60 0 Clean
BRIDGE ROAD 25 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 2025-07-01
5200 2024-10-17
5000 2022-10-02
5000 2022-10-02

TRI Facilities in Vancouver

Facility Total Releases
Seh America Inc 425.5K lbs
Church & Dwight Co. Inc. Vancouver Facility 55.1K lbs
Glacier Northwest Inc West Batch Plant 8.2K lbs
Tesoro - Vancouver Wa Terminal 5.8K lbs
Glacier Northwest Inc East Vancouver Ready-Mix Plant 870 lbs
Christensen Shipyards LLC 399 lbs
Columbia Machine Inc 61 lbs
Fabricated Products Inc DBA Seafab Metals Co 35 lbs
Hydro Extrusion Portland Inc - Port of Vancouver Plant 3 lbs
Silicon Forest Electronics Inc. 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vancouver, Washington water safe to drink? ▼
Vancouver is served by 18 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 496,390 people. 4 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 Vancouver have? ▼
Vancouver water systems have a total of 4 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 4 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Vancouver water? ▼
Health-based violations for Vancouver water systems include the following contaminants: 1040, 5200, 5000. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Vancouver? ▼
18 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Vancouver, Washington, collectively covering approximately 496,390 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Vancouver get its drinking water? ▼
Vancouver's water supply comes from 18 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 Vancouver? ▼
Yes, 14 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Vancouver, Washington, reporting a combined 495.9K 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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