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Community Water System · PWS WA5370050

Puyallup City Of

Puyallup, Washington 98374 - drinking water served from surface water sources to 39,100 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

39,100
People served
3
EPA violations
0
Health-based
1 PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 3 drinking-water violations at Puyallup City Of - below the Washington per-system average, and UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound.

3
Total EPA violations on record
0%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
39,100
People served by this system
1
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Puyallup City Of

Puyallup City Of is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 39,100 residents in Puyallup, Washington (Pierce County) through 16,200 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 3 total violations for this system , of which 0 (0%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 3 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 1993.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U, recorded in 1 violation (MR). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 1 PFAS compound was detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 4.4 ppt (parts per trillion). PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to health effects at very low exposure levels.

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%).

Puyallup City Of's 3 violations sit below 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.

PFAS Detected

1 PFAS "forever chemicals" detected in testing under EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.

Population Served
39,100
Total Violations
3
Health-Based Violations
0
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
16,200
County
Pierce
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
0
Monitoring Violations
3
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 1 1979
Coliform (TCR) MR 1 1991
Lead and Copper Rule MR 1 1993

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 2 of 464 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
NEtFOSAA 9/3/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 9/3/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 9/3/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 9/3/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 9/3/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 9/3/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 9/3/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 9/3/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 9/3/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 9/3/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 9/3/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 9/3/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 9/3/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 9/3/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 9/3/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 9/3/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 9/3/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 9/3/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 9/3/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 9/3/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 9/3/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 9/3/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 9/3/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 9/3/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 9/3/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 9/3/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/3/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/3/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 9/3/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 6/3/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 6/3/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 6/3/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 6/3/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 6/3/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 6/3/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 6/3/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 6/3/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 6/3/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 6/3/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 6/3/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 6/3/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 6/3/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 6/3/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 6/3/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 6/3/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 6/3/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 6/3/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 6/3/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 6/3/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 6/3/2024 <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 Puyallup 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 WA5370050 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 Puyallup 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
1993 Lead and Copper Rule MR 1 SDWIS / WA5370050 / 5000
1991 Coliform (TCR) MR 1 SDWIS / WA5370050 / 3100
1979 Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 1 SDWIS / WA5370050 / 4000

How Puyallup City Of Compares

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

Metric Puyallup City Of Washington avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 3 69 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 0 4.5 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 1 compound 39.7% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 39,100 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 Puyallup City Of water safe to drink?
Puyallup City Of (PWS ID: WA5370050) has 3 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 39,100 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does Puyallup City Of serve?
Puyallup City Of serves 39,100 people in Puyallup, Washington. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 16,200 service connections.
What type of violations does Puyallup City Of have?
Puyallup City Of has 3 total violations: 0 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 3 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Puyallup City Of water?
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in Puyallup City Of's water supply: PFBS. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does Puyallup City Of use?
Puyallup City Of uses Surface Water 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.