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Community Water System · PWS WA5385400

Sunnyside City Of

Sunnyside, Washington 98944 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 17,037 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

17,037
People served
45
EPA violations
4
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 45 drinking-water violations at Sunnyside City Of, 9% of them health-based - below the Washington per-system average.

45
Total EPA violations on record
9%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
17,037
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Sunnyside City Of

Sunnyside City Of is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 17,037 residents in Sunnyside, Washington (Yakima County) through 5,456 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 45 total violations for this system , of which 4 (9%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 40 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2025.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Diquat, recorded in 14 violations (MR). 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%).

Sunnyside City Of's 45 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.

Population Served
17,037
Total Violations
45
Health-Based Violations
4
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
5,456
County
Yakima
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
4
Monitoring Violations
40
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Diquat MR 14 2007
TTHM MR 4 2017
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 4 2017
Coliform (TCR) MCL 4 1997
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 1 2025
Lead and Copper Rule MR 1 1999
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate MR 1 2014
Atrazine MR 1 2014
Toxaphene MR 1 2014
LASSO MR 1 2014
Endrin MR 1 2014
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene MR 1 2014
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate MR 1 2014
Heptachlor epoxide MR 1 2014
HEXACHLOROBENZENE MR 1 2014
Benzo(a)pyrene MR 1 2014
Simazine MR 1 2014
Chlordane MR 1 2014
BHC-GAMMA MR 1 2014
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 1 1979
Methoxychlor MR 1 2014
Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 1 2024
Heptachlor MR 1 2014

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

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

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
11Cl-PF3OUdS 8/27/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 8/27/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 8/27/2025 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 8/27/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 8/27/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 8/27/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 8/27/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 8/27/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 8/27/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 8/27/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 8/27/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 8/27/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 8/27/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 8/27/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 8/27/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 8/27/2025 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 8/27/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 8/27/2025 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 8/27/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 8/27/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 8/27/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 8/27/2025 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 8/27/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 8/27/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 8/27/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 8/27/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 8/27/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 8/27/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 8/27/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 8/27/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 8/27/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 8/27/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 8/27/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 8/27/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 8/27/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 8/27/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 8/27/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 8/27/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 8/27/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 8/27/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 8/27/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 8/27/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 8/27/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 8/27/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 8/27/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 8/27/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 8/27/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 8/27/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 8/27/2025 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 8/27/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 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 Sunnyside 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 WA5385400 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 Sunnyside 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
2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 1 SDWIS / WA5385400 / 7000
2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 1 SDWIS / WA5385400 / 8000
2017 TTHM MR 4 SDWIS / WA5385400 / 2950
2017 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 4 SDWIS / WA5385400 / 2456
2014 Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate MR 1 SDWIS / WA5385400 / 2039
2014 Atrazine MR 1 SDWIS / WA5385400 / 2050
2014 Toxaphene MR 1 SDWIS / WA5385400 / 2020
2014 LASSO MR 1 SDWIS / WA5385400 / 2051
2014 Endrin MR 1 SDWIS / WA5385400 / 2005
2014 Hexachlorocyclopentadiene MR 1 SDWIS / WA5385400 / 2042
2014 Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate MR 1 SDWIS / WA5385400 / 2035
2014 Heptachlor epoxide MR 1 SDWIS / WA5385400 / 2067
2014 HEXACHLOROBENZENE MR 1 SDWIS / WA5385400 / 2274
2014 Benzo(a)pyrene MR 1 SDWIS / WA5385400 / 2306
2014 Simazine MR 1 SDWIS / WA5385400 / 2037

How Sunnyside City Of Compares

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

Metric Sunnyside City Of Washington avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 45 69 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 4 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 17,037 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 Sunnyside City Of water safe to drink?
Sunnyside City Of (PWS ID: WA5385400) has 45 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 17,037 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Sunnyside City Of serve?
Sunnyside City Of serves 17,037 people in Sunnyside, Washington. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 5,456 service connections.
What type of violations does Sunnyside City Of have?
Sunnyside City Of has 45 total violations: 4 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 40 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Sunnyside City Of water?
No. Sunnyside City Of was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Sunnyside City Of use?
Sunnyside 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.