What was found in ZIP 98229
The highest level seen across the suppliers serving this ZIP, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 480 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 420 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 79.9 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 71.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 27.6 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 17 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 13.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 7 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.6000 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0042 mg/L 28% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the single worst sample on
record — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 98229
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| BELLINGHAM-WATER DIVISION CITY OF | WA | 141,127 |
| LWWSD - SOUTH SHORE WATER SYSTEM | WA | 10,028 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 98229 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 98229 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 98229. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 98229?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 98229. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 98229's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.