What was found in Poulsbo'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 | 3500 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 23/36 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 3410 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 20/36 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 740 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 4/36 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 180 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 3/36 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 64.3 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 22/36 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 56.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 20/36 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 30.6 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 16/36 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 20.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 13/36 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 15.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/36 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 14.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 16/36 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 10 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 9/36 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 18/36 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 8.2 pCi/L 55% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/36 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 8 µg/L 8% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/36 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 7.2 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 21/36 | SYR4 |
| Asbestos | 5.862 MFL 84% of the EPA limit 7 MFL | 1/36 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 2.8 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/36 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 17/36 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 1.2 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/36 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/36 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.9000 pCi/L 18% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 2/36 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 0.3000 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/36 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0115 mg/L 77% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 35/36 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Poulsbo
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| POULSBO CITY OF | 18,400 |
| NORTH PENINSULA | 16,449 |
| NORTH BAINBRIDGE WATER CO | 5,490 |
| VINLAND | 4,801 |
| SOUTH BAINBRIDGE | 4,414 |
| SUQUAMISH | 4,203 |
| WEST KITSAP | 2,248 |
| INDIANOLA WATER | 1,705 |
| KEYPORT WATER | 1,202 |
| NEWBERRY HILL | 1,143 |
| MILLER BAY | 1,072 |
| LONG LAKE VIEW EST 2 5 | 923 |
| SEABECK | 610 |
| ELDORADO HILLS | 383 |
| PORT GAMBLE | 303 |
| INDIAN HILLS ESTATES | 282 |
| NAVY YARD PARK | 268 |
| STRAWBERRY HILL | 235 |
| PRIDDY VISTA | 210 |
| DRIFTWOOD COVE | 175 |
| GALA PINES WATER. | 130 |
| SURFREST PARK WATER COMPANY | 123 |
| VIEWSIDE COMMUNITY | 118 |
| GREEN MOUNTAIN ACRES | 110 |
| AVELLANA WATER | 100 |
| LOFALL WATER SYSTEM INC | 81 |
| POULSBO HEIGHTS | 80 |
| GEORGE LANE | 75 |
| PIONEER HILL WEST | 73 |
| GRESHAM WATER | 66 |
| STAVIS CREEK | 63 |
| WESTERN STAVIS WATER SYS II & III | 60 |
| HARBOR CREST | 53 |
| CAMP DAVID | 53 |
| BRIANWOOD | 48 |
| SETTLE WATER | 26 |
Frequently asked questions about Poulsbo tap water
Is Poulsbo tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants in the water serving Poulsbo. 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 Poulsbo?
36 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Poulsbo, Washington to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Poulsbo's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Poulsbo include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM. 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.