What was found in Fircrest'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 | 4357.5 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FIRCREST CITY OF · 7,927 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 4018.5 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FIRCREST CITY OF · 7,927 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 786.5 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: FIRCREST CITY OF · 7,927 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 100 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: FIRCREST CITY OF · 7,927 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 2.8835 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: FIRCREST CITY OF · 7,927 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.54 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: FIRCREST CITY OF · 7,927 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.327 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FIRCREST CITY OF · 7,927 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.8800 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FIRCREST CITY OF · 7,927 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.7540 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FIRCREST CITY OF · 7,927 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0054 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FIRCREST CITY OF · 7,927 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0014 mg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FIRCREST CITY OF · 7,927 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Fircrest
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FIRCREST CITY OF | 7,927 |
Frequently asked questions about Fircrest tap water
Is Fircrest tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Fircrest. 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 Fircrest?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Fircrest, Washington to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Fircrest's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Fircrest include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Nitrite, TTHM. 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.