D31/100
WENATCHEE CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 43,690 people · Washington
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
WA5394350
Violations
66
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2006.
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 WENATCHEE CITY OF
Is WENATCHEE CITY OF water safe to drink?
WENATCHEE CITY OF water receives a grade of D (31/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 66 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has WENATCHEE CITY OF detected?
66 contaminants were tested in WENATCHEE CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does WENATCHEE CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, WENATCHEE CITY OF has 66 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2006. Violation types include MR.
How many people does WENATCHEE CITY OF serve?
WENATCHEE CITY OF serves approximately 43,690 people, Washington.
What type of water does WENATCHEE CITY OF provide?
WENATCHEE CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is WA5394350.
How does WENATCHEE CITY OF compare to other utilities in Washington?
WENATCHEE CITY OF scores 31/100 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.