F0/100

West Sound Utility District #1 — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 28,928 people · Washington

Water Source
Groundwater
County
System ID
WA5302600
Violations
143

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

1

Violation (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2024 – October 1, 2024Enforcement: 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 West Sound Utility District #1

Is West Sound Utility District #1 water safe to drink?

West Sound Utility District #1 water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 143 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has West Sound Utility District #1 detected?

66 contaminants were tested in West Sound Utility District #1's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does West Sound Utility District #1 have any EPA violations?

Yes, West Sound Utility District #1 has 143 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 5 are health-based violations.

How many people does West Sound Utility District #1 serve?

West Sound Utility District #1 serves approximately 28,928 people, Washington.

What type of water does West Sound Utility District #1 provide?

West Sound Utility District #1 sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is WA5302600.

How does West Sound Utility District #1 compare to other utilities in Washington?

West Sound Utility District #1 scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Washington state page for a full comparison of water systems.