B68/100
PORT ANGELES CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 28,946 people · Washington
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
WA5368550
Violations
9
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.64 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2017.
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 PORT ANGELES CITY OF
Is PORT ANGELES CITY OF water safe to drink?
PORT ANGELES CITY OF water receives a grade of B (68/100), which is considered good. Out of 70 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has PORT ANGELES CITY OF detected?
70 contaminants were tested in PORT ANGELES CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does PORT ANGELES CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, PORT ANGELES CITY OF has 9 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2017. Violation types include Other, MR, TT. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does PORT ANGELES CITY OF serve?
PORT ANGELES CITY OF serves approximately 28,946 people, Washington.
What type of water does PORT ANGELES CITY OF provide?
PORT ANGELES 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 WA5368550.
How does PORT ANGELES CITY OF compare to other utilities in Washington?
PORT ANGELES CITY OF scores 68/100 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.