Seattle Public Utilities Water System

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PWS Service Information
PWS ID: WA5377050
Type: Community water system
EPA Region: 10
Primary Service Area: Residential Area
Primary Source: Surface water
Population Served: 878,000
Contact Information
SEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES
Wylie Harper
Seattle Public Utilities/WQ Lab
800 S Stacey St
Seattle, WA 98134

This public water system services 1 county.

Summary Results


A summary view of tests in which a water contaminant found to exceed the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) set by the EPA.

We couldn't find any records of contaminants exceeding the regulated limits in your water.

Other Water Contaminants Tested


The following contaminants were tested and found to be within national EPA guidelines.

We couldn't find any records of contaminants in your water.

Lead and Copper Data


Lead and copper are recorded separately from other contaminants because of the Lead and Copper Rule. As with all other results, these are the findings at the water supply level. Lead and copper can be — and often are — deposited in drinking water in between the water facility and your tap.

Sample ID Contaminant Sampling Start Date Sampling End Date Result
3684781 lead 2018-01-01 2018-12-31 0.0016mg/L
3516639 lead 2017-01-01 2017-12-31 0.0041mg/L
8067693 lead 2016-01-01 2016-12-31 0.0031mg/L
7934528 lead 2016-01-01 2016-12-31 0.0031mg/L
3351605 lead 2016-01-01 2016-12-31 0.0031mg/L
3188081 lead 2015-01-01 2015-12-31 0.004mg/L
7934197 lead 2015-01-01 2015-12-31 0.004mg/L
7655083 lead 2015-01-01 2015-12-31 0.004mg/L
3020372 lead 2014-01-01 2014-12-31 0.0035mg/L
7755094 lead 2014-01-01 2014-12-31 0.0035mg/L
7167933 lead 2014-01-01 2014-12-31 0.0035mg/L
2854982 lead 2013-01-01 2013-12-31 0.003mg/L
7654768 lead 2013-01-01 2013-12-31 0.003mg/L
6893295 lead 2013-01-01 2013-12-31 0.003mg/L
2691116 lead 2012-01-01 2012-12-31 0.0036mg/L
7169949 lead 2012-01-01 2012-12-31 0.0036mg/L
6893294 lead 2012-01-01 2012-12-31 0.0036mg/L
2567747 lead 2011-01-01 2011-12-31 0.0066mg/L
2365947 lead 2010-01-01 2010-12-31 0.0051mg/L
5510711 lead 2009-01-01 2009-12-31 0.0058mg/L
5459919 lead 2009-01-01 2009-12-31 0.0058mg/L
4910910 lead 2008-01-01 2008-12-31 0.0144mg/L
6418446 lead 0.0066mg/L
5825036 lead 0.0051mg/L
5510713 lead 0.0066mg/L
5510712 lead 0.0051mg/L

Violations


Known violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act as recorded by the EPA.

Compliance Dates Rule Violation Type Contaminant Name Status
2015-12-01 - 2015-12-31 Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Returned to Compliance
2007-01-01 - 2007-12-31 Nitrates Monitoring, Regular Nitrate Returned to Compliance
- 2001-02-01 Lead and Copper Rule OCCT/SOWT Treatment Installation/Demonstration Lead and Copper Rule Known
- N/A Radionuclides Monitoring, Regular Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U Known

Local Water Testing


Find a lab in your area so you can get your tap or well water tested. This list contains both governmental and private labs, all of which are EPA-certified for drinking water testing.

Lab Location Zip Code
Lab/Cor, Inc. Seattle, WA 98117
EDGE ANALYTICAL, INC. BURLINGTON, WA 98233
LABCOR INC SEATTLE, WA 98117

Water Bill Information


Convenient information about your water service.

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What My Water Data Means


Water data isn't always easy to interpret, but by following the links on this page you should be able to have most of your questions answered. By clicking the name of a water contaminant or secondary substance you can learn about that specific substance. Ultimately this page should give you some insight towards learning if your water is safe, what water filter you should buy (if any), and how well your local water compares against other sources.

Sources


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Why Is My Water Data Not More Recent?


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