A89/100
EVERETT PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 215,774 people · Washington
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
WA5324050
Violations
4
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.004 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About EVERETT PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. CITY OF
Is EVERETT PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. CITY OF water safe to drink?
EVERETT PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. CITY OF water receives a grade of A (89/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 76 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has EVERETT PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. CITY OF detected?
76 contaminants were tested in EVERETT PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does EVERETT PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, EVERETT PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. CITY OF has 4 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include Other, MR, TT. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does EVERETT PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. CITY OF serve?
EVERETT PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. CITY OF serves approximately 215,774 people, Washington.
What type of water does EVERETT PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. CITY OF provide?
EVERETT PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. CITY OF sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is WA5324050.
How does EVERETT PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. CITY OF compare to other utilities in Washington?
EVERETT PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. CITY OF scores 89/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Washington state page for a full comparison of water systems.