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Connell City Of

Connell, Washington 99326 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 5,150 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

5,150
People served
133
EPA violations
36
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 133 drinking-water violations at Connell City Of, 27% of them health-based - above the Washington per-system average.

133
Total EPA violations on record
27%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
5,150
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Connell City Of

Connell City Of is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 5,150 residents in Connell, Washington (Franklin County) through 1,080 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 133 total violations for this system , of which 36 (27%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 95 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2020.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Coliform (TCR), recorded in 28 violations (MCL, health-based). This system was sampled under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program and no PFAS compounds were detected above the minimum reporting level.

Across Washington, EPA tracks 4,557 public water systems serving 9,736,844 people, with 314,648 cumulative violations and 20,590 health-based violations on record. About 92% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 69 violations. Statewide, 98 of 247 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (39.7%).

Connell City Of's 133 violations sit above the Washington average.

All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

Population Served
5,150
Total Violations
133
Health-Based Violations
36
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
1,080
County
Franklin
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
36
Monitoring Violations
95
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Coliform (TCR) MCL 28 1999
Nitrate MCL 8 2015
Pentachlorophenol MR 6 2020
Coliform (TCR) MR 6 2010
Picloram MR 5 2020
2,4,5-TP MR 5 2020
Dalapon MR 5 2020
Dinoseb MR 5 2020
Lead and Copper Rule MR 3 2010
BHC-GAMMA MR 3 2020
Methoxychlor MR 3 2020
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate MR 3 2020
Simazine MR 3 2020
LASSO MR 3 2020
Heptachlor MR 3 2020
HEXACHLOROBENZENE MR 3 2020
Endrin MR 3 2020
Toxaphene MR 3 2020
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate MR 3 2020
Atrazine MR 3 2020
Benzo(a)pyrene MR 3 2020
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene MR 3 2020
Chlordane MR 3 2020
Heptachlor epoxide MR 3 2020
Nitrate MR 2 2009
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 2 2015
Aldicarb sulfone MR 1 2002
Chromium MR 1 1979
Mercury MR 1 1979
Cadmium MR 1 1979

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 174 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFDoA 4/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 4/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 4/24/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 4/24/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 4/24/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 4/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 4/24/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 4/24/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 4/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 4/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 4/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 4/24/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 4/24/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 4/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 4/24/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 4/24/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 4/24/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 4/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 4/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 4/24/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 4/24/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 4/24/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 4/24/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 4/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 4/24/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 4/24/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 4/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 4/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 4/24/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 4/24/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 4/24/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 4/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 4/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 4/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 4/24/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 4/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 4/24/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 4/24/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 4/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 4/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 4/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 4/24/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 4/24/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 4/24/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 4/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 4/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 4/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 4/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 4/24/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 4/24/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records, or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status, go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for Connell City Of.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS, Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID WA5314600 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

Washington Drinking Water Authority

Washington State Department of Health, Office of Drinking Water is the primacy agency that licenses and inspects Connell City Of under EPA-delegated authority.

Open WA regulator portal

Source: Washington State Department of Health, Office of Drinking Water

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2020 Pentachlorophenol MR 6 SDWIS / WA5314600 / 2326
2020 Picloram MR 5 SDWIS / WA5314600 / 2040
2020 2,4,5-TP MR 5 SDWIS / WA5314600 / 2110
2020 Dalapon MR 5 SDWIS / WA5314600 / 2031
2020 Dinoseb MR 5 SDWIS / WA5314600 / 2041
2020 BHC-GAMMA MR 3 SDWIS / WA5314600 / 2010
2020 Methoxychlor MR 3 SDWIS / WA5314600 / 2015
2020 Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate MR 3 SDWIS / WA5314600 / 2035
2020 Simazine MR 3 SDWIS / WA5314600 / 2037
2020 LASSO MR 3 SDWIS / WA5314600 / 2051
2020 Heptachlor MR 3 SDWIS / WA5314600 / 2065
2020 HEXACHLOROBENZENE MR 3 SDWIS / WA5314600 / 2274
2020 Endrin MR 3 SDWIS / WA5314600 / 2005
2020 Toxaphene MR 3 SDWIS / WA5314600 / 2020
2020 Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate MR 3 SDWIS / WA5314600 / 2039

How Connell City Of Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric Connell City Of Washington avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 133 69 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 36 4.5 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection None 39.7% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 5,150 2,137 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 4,557 regulated public water systems in Washington.

Federal MCL reference, Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026)
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Connell City Of water safe to drink?
Connell City Of (PWS ID: WA5314600) has 133 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 5,150 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Connell City Of serve?
Connell City Of serves 5,150 people in Connell, Washington. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 1,080 service connections.
What type of violations does Connell City Of have?
Connell City Of has 133 total violations: 36 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 95 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Connell City Of water?
No. Connell City Of was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Connell City Of use?
Connell City Of uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from?
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.
Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.