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Everett Public Works Dept. City Of

Everett, Washington · PWSID: WA5324050

Reviewed by WaterSafety Editorial Team · Updated
A
Water Safety Score
91/100
215,774
Population Served
Surface water
Source Type
0
Health Violations
0
Contaminant Exceedances

Everett Water Quality Summary

Everett Public Works Dept. City Of supplies drinking water to about 215,774 people in Everett, Washington, and draws from surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs), which requires fuller treatment for runoff, sediment, and microbial risk. On the IsWaterSafe scale it earns an excellent Water Safety Score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A), a composite of its EPA SDWIS violation and contaminant record.

EPA SDWIS shows no health-based or monitoring violations on record for Everett Public Works Dept. City Of, though 3 enforcement actions are logged in its history.

Across the 2 substances sampled, none exceeded its EPA limit. Total Coliform (TCR) sits highest relative to its ceiling, detected at 2.5 % positive against an MCL of 5 % positive (sampled July 2021) — within the legal limit.

The most pressing open issue is a treatment technique violation involving Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), beginning January 2024 and still open in EPA records.

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Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelMCL (Limit)StatusSample Date
Total Coliform (TCR)2.5 % positive5 % positiveWithin LimitJul 1, 2021
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)30 ppb60 ppbWithin LimitJan 1, 2024

Violation History

Total Coliform (TCR)
Treatment TechniqueJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022
Resolved
Enforcement: 57731ENF
Total Coliform (TCR)
Treatment TechniqueJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022
Resolved
Enforcement: 57731ENF
Total Coliform (TCR)
Treatment TechniqueJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022
Resolved
Enforcement: 57731ENF
Contaminant 0200
Treatment TechniqueJul 1, 2020 - Aug 31, 2020
Resolved
Enforcement: 31075
Contaminant 0200
Treatment TechniqueJul 1, 2020 - Aug 31, 2020
Resolved
Enforcement: 31075
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Treatment TechniqueJan 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2024
Open

Frequently Asked Questions

Everett Public Works Dept. City Of has a Water Safety Score of A (91/100). The system serves 215,774 people and has 0 health violations on record. Check the contaminant table above for specific detected substances.

Everett Public Works Dept. City Of has 0 contaminant exceedances above EPA health guidelines. See the full contaminant detection table above for all tested substances and their levels relative to legal limits and health guidelines.

The Water Safety Score (0-100, grades A through F) is based on contaminant levels relative to legal limits, health guideline exceedances, violation history, and enforcement actions. Higher scores indicate fewer concerns.

If your water system has violations, request the Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, consider getting an independent water test from a certified lab, and look into certified water filters for specific contaminants of concern. For lead, run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking.

Sources: EPA SDWIS, EWG Tap Water Database
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Water quality data sourced from EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Safety scores are calculated based on contaminant levels, violations, and enforcement history. This is not a substitute for your utility's official Consumer Confidence Report.

Source: EPA Ground Water and Drinking Water, 2026.