B64/100

MORTON CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,147 people · Washington

Water Source
Surface Water
County
System ID
WA5356250
Violations
29

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

2

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2025 – September 25, 2025Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

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

When: September 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: 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 MORTON CITY OF

Is MORTON CITY OF water safe to drink?

MORTON CITY OF water receives a grade of B (64/100), which is considered good. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has MORTON CITY OF detected?

1 contaminants were tested in MORTON CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does MORTON CITY OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, MORTON CITY OF has 29 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MR, TT. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does MORTON CITY OF serve?

MORTON CITY OF serves approximately 2,147 people, Washington.

What type of water does MORTON CITY OF provide?

MORTON 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 WA5356250.

How does MORTON CITY OF compare to other utilities in Washington?

MORTON CITY OF scores 64/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Washington state page for a full comparison of water systems.