D38/100
TEKOA CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,076 people · Washington
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
WA5387300
Violations
55
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
4
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2024 – February 19, 2025Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2023 – February 19, 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: September 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: 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: May 1, 2021 – May 31, 2021Rule: Total Coliform 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 TEKOA CITY OF
Is TEKOA CITY OF water safe to drink?
TEKOA CITY OF water receives a grade of D (38/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 55 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has TEKOA CITY OF detected?
21 contaminants were tested in TEKOA CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does TEKOA CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, TEKOA CITY OF has 55 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MON, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does TEKOA CITY OF serve?
TEKOA CITY OF serves approximately 1,076 people, Washington.
What type of water does TEKOA CITY OF provide?
TEKOA CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is WA5387300.
How does TEKOA CITY OF compare to other utilities in Washington?
TEKOA CITY OF scores 38/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Washington state page for a full comparison of water systems.