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Community Water System · PWS WA5396350

White Salmon City Of

White Salmon, Washington 98672 - drinking water served from surface water sources to 4,077 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

4,077
People served
95
EPA violations
8
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 95 drinking-water violations at White Salmon City Of, 8% of them health-based - above the Washington per-system average.

95
Total EPA violations on record
8%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
4,077
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: White Salmon City Of

White Salmon City Of is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 4,077 residents in White Salmon, Washington (Klickitat County) through 2,118 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 95 total violations for this system , of which 8 (8%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 84 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2023.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Coliform (TCR), recorded in 18 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%).

White Salmon City Of's 95 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
4,077
Total Violations
95
Health-Based Violations
8
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
2,118
County
Klickitat
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
0
Monitoring Violations
84
Treatment Tech Violations
8

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Coliform (TCR) MR 18 1992
Lead and Copper Rule MR 11 2005
Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 8 2022
Dalapon MR 5 2005
Dinoseb MR 5 2005
Pentachlorophenol MR 5 2005
Picloram MR 5 2005
2,4,5-TP MR 5 2005
TTHM MR 3 2016
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 3 2016
Nitrate MR 3 2023
Cadmium MR 2 2011
Chromium MR 2 2011
Fluoride MR 2 2011
Mercury MR 2 2011
Barium MR 2 2011
Arsenic MR 2 2011
Selenium MR 2 2011
CYANIDE MR 1 2011
Nickel MR 1 2011
Nitrite MR 1 2011
Antimony, Total MR 1 2011
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 1 1979
Thallium, Total MR 1 2011
Beryllium, Total MR 1 2011

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 145 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFDA 9/23/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 9/23/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 9/23/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 9/23/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 9/23/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 9/23/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/23/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/23/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 9/23/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 9/23/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 9/23/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 9/23/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 9/23/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 9/23/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 9/23/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 9/23/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 9/23/2025 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 9/23/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 9/23/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 9/23/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 9/23/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 9/23/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 9/23/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 9/23/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 9/23/2025 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 9/23/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 9/23/2025 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 9/23/2025 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 9/23/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 9/23/2025 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 9/23/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 9/23/2025 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 9/23/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 9/23/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 9/23/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 9/23/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 9/23/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 9/23/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 9/23/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 9/23/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 9/23/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 9/23/2025 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/23/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/23/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 9/23/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 9/23/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 9/23/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 9/23/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 9/23/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 9/23/2025 <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 White Salmon 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 WA5396350 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 White Salmon 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
2023 Nitrate MR 3 SDWIS / WA5396350 / 1040
2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 8 SDWIS / WA5396350 / 0200
2016 TTHM MR 3 SDWIS / WA5396350 / 2950
2016 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 3 SDWIS / WA5396350 / 2456
2011 Cadmium MR 2 SDWIS / WA5396350 / 1015
2011 Chromium MR 2 SDWIS / WA5396350 / 1020
2011 Fluoride MR 2 SDWIS / WA5396350 / 1025
2011 Mercury MR 2 SDWIS / WA5396350 / 1035
2011 Barium MR 2 SDWIS / WA5396350 / 1010
2011 Arsenic MR 2 SDWIS / WA5396350 / 1005
2011 Selenium MR 2 SDWIS / WA5396350 / 1045
2011 CYANIDE MR 1 SDWIS / WA5396350 / 1024
2011 Nickel MR 1 SDWIS / WA5396350 / 1036
2011 Nitrite MR 1 SDWIS / WA5396350 / 1041
2011 Antimony, Total MR 1 SDWIS / WA5396350 / 1074

How White Salmon City Of Compares

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

Metric White Salmon City Of Washington avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 95 69 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 8 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 4,077 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 White Salmon City Of water safe to drink?
White Salmon City Of (PWS ID: WA5396350) has 95 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 4,077 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does White Salmon City Of serve?
White Salmon City Of serves 4,077 people in White Salmon, Washington. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 2,118 service connections.
What type of violations does White Salmon City Of have?
White Salmon City Of has 95 total violations: 8 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 84 monitoring/reporting violations, and 8 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in White Salmon City Of water?
No. White Salmon City Of was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does White Salmon City Of use?
White Salmon 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.