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FRUITLAND MUTUAL WATER COMPANY — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 15,313 people · Washington

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
WA5326800
Violations
113

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.006 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

7

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2025 – August 20, 2025Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2023 – October 31, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: September 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2023 – January 31, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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 FRUITLAND MUTUAL WATER COMPANY

Is FRUITLAND MUTUAL WATER COMPANY water safe to drink?

FRUITLAND MUTUAL WATER COMPANY water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 113 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has FRUITLAND MUTUAL WATER COMPANY detected?

66 contaminants were tested in FRUITLAND MUTUAL WATER COMPANY's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does FRUITLAND MUTUAL WATER COMPANY have any EPA violations?

Yes, FRUITLAND MUTUAL WATER COMPANY has 113 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MON, MR. 3 are health-based violations.

How many people does FRUITLAND MUTUAL WATER COMPANY serve?

FRUITLAND MUTUAL WATER COMPANY serves approximately 15,313 people, Washington.

What type of water does FRUITLAND MUTUAL WATER COMPANY provide?

FRUITLAND MUTUAL WATER COMPANY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is WA5326800.

How does FRUITLAND MUTUAL WATER COMPANY compare to other utilities in Washington?

FRUITLAND MUTUAL WATER COMPANY scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Washington state page for a full comparison of water systems.