A81/100
PORT TOWNSEND CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 16,977 people · Washington
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
WA5369000
Violations
12
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
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2014.
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 TOWNSEND CITY OF
Is PORT TOWNSEND CITY OF water safe to drink?
PORT TOWNSEND CITY OF water receives a grade of A (81/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 54 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has PORT TOWNSEND CITY OF detected?
54 contaminants were tested in PORT TOWNSEND CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does PORT TOWNSEND CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, PORT TOWNSEND CITY OF has 12 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2014. Violation types include MR, TT. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does PORT TOWNSEND CITY OF serve?
PORT TOWNSEND CITY OF serves approximately 16,977 people, Washington.
What type of water does PORT TOWNSEND CITY OF provide?
PORT TOWNSEND 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 WA5369000.
How does PORT TOWNSEND CITY OF compare to other utilities in Washington?
PORT TOWNSEND CITY OF scores 81/100 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.