What was found in Greenbank's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 4700 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 3400 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 190 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 92 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 74 µg/L 493% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 29 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 9 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5.5 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.2 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.7000 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 0.7000 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0013 mg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Greenbank
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LAGOON POINT WATER DISTRICT | 495 |
| TWIN VIEW ESTATES COMMUNITY ASSOC | 110 |
Frequently asked questions about Greenbank tap water
Is Greenbank tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Greenbank. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Greenbank?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Greenbank, Washington to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Greenbank's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Greenbank include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Gross Beta Particle Activity, Lead. The full list, with the highest level found and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.