What was found in Fairchild Afb's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 2215.5 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE · 9,544 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1079.2 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE · 9,544 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 548.45 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE · 9,544 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 37.845 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE · 9,544 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 4.0435 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE · 9,544 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 3.879 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE · 9,544 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.7 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE · 9,544 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.507 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE · 9,544 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.32 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE · 9,544 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.06 µg/L 7.1% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE · 9,544 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.9690 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE · 9,544 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 0.7900 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE · 9,544 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 0.7900 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE · 9,544 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.5480 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE · 9,544 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFHXS | 0.0170 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE · 9,544 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0079 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE · 9,544 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0042 mg/L 28% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE · 9,544 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
| PFBS | 0.0036 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE · 9,544 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0036 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE · 9,544 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0035 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE · 9,544 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Fairchild Afb
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE | 9,544 |
Frequently asked questions about Fairchild Afb tap water
Is Fairchild Afb tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Fairchild Afb. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Fairchild Afb?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Fairchild Afb, Washington to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Fairchild Afb's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Fairchild Afb include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Barium, Copper. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.