Monitoring Violations

Water Quality in 98014 — Carnation, WA

EPA data for LAKE MARGARET WATER SYSTEM

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS Last verified: March 16, 2026

1
Water System
406
People Served
0
Health Violations (5yr)
Surface water
Water Source
No data
Lead Level

Your Water System

ZIP code 98014 in Carnation, Washington is served by LAKE MARGARET WATER SYSTEM (EPA ID: WA5344200). This system provides water to approximately 406 people from surface water sources.

Lead & Copper in Your Water

No Lead & Copper Rule sampling data available for systems serving this ZIP code.

Violation Summary

163 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

DateContaminantTypeStatus
July 1, 2025Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringResolved
January 1, 2024Contaminant 2210MonitoringResolved
January 1, 2024Contaminant 2210MonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2024Contaminant 2210MonitoringResolved
January 1, 2024Contaminant 2214MonitoringResolved
January 1, 2024Contaminant 2214MonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2024Contaminant 2214MonitoringResolved
January 1, 2024Contaminant 2216MonitoringResolved
January 1, 2024Contaminant 2216MonitoringResolved
January 1, 2024PFOAMonitoringResolved
January 1, 2024PFOAMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2024PFOAMonitoringResolved
January 1, 2024PFNAMonitoringResolved
January 1, 2024PFNAMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2024PFNAMonitoringResolved
January 1, 2024Contaminant 2416MonitoringResolved
January 1, 2024Contaminant 2416MonitoringResolved
January 1, 2024Dichloroacetic AcidMonitoringResolved
January 1, 2024Dichloroacetic AcidMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2024Dichloroacetic AcidMonitoringResolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for water systems serving this ZIP code:

ContaminantCategoryViolationsHealth-Based
Contaminant 2210Other6No
Contaminant 2214Other6No
PFOAPFAS6No
PFNAPFAS6No
Dichloroacetic AcidDisinfection Byproducts6No
Contaminant 2965Other6No
BromodichloromethaneDisinfection Byproducts6No
DibromochloromethaneDisinfection Byproducts6No
BromoformDisinfection Byproducts6No
ChlorodibromomethaneDisinfection Byproducts6No
Contaminant 2978Other6No
Trichloroacetic AcidDisinfection Byproducts6No
Monobromoacetic AcidDisinfection Byproducts6No
Dibromoacetic AcidDisinfection Byproducts6No
Bromochloroacetic AcidDisinfection Byproducts6No

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What You Can Do

  1. Review your annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) — Your utility publishes this each July
  2. Test your home’s water — Especially if you have older plumbing (pre-1986) that may contain lead
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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for LAKE MARGARET WATER SYSTEM (WA5344200) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 98014 safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, the water system serving ZIP code 98014 has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. However, individual home conditions (old pipes, well water) can affect quality.

Where does 98014’s water come from?

The primary water source for this area is surface water. LAKE MARGARET WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 406 people.

How can I get my water tested?

Contact your local water utility for a free water quality report, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends testing annually if you use a private well.

Does 98014 have lead in the water?

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data is currently available in EPA records for water systems serving ZIP code 98014. If you are concerned about lead, contact your water utility or have your tap water independently tested.

What is the radon risk in 98014?

Radon zone data is not available for ZIP code 98014. The EPA recommends testing all homes for radon regardless of location, as radon levels can vary significantly even within the same neighborhood.

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