What was found in Maple Valley'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 | 1200 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: BILLINGTON · 34 people · 2019 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1160 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: BILLINGTON · 34 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 600 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CEDAR RIVER WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 28,671 people · 2013 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 48.36 µg/L 81% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CEDAR RIVER WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 28,671 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 42.58 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CEDAR RIVER WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 28,671 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 40.62 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CEDAR RIVER WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 28,671 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 23.84 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CEDAR RIVER WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 28,671 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 22.47 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CEDAR RIVER WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 28,671 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CEDAR RIVER WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 28,671 people · 2013 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 6 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CEDAR RIVER WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 28,671 people · 2013 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.38 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: CEDAR RIVER WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 28,671 people · 2013
Highest in the city: 3.685 µg/L — BILLINGTON · 34 people · 2017 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.635 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CEDAR RIVER WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 28,671 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 2.95 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CEDAR RIVER WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 28,671 people · 2013 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.266 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CEDAR RIVER WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 28,671 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.8215 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CEDAR RIVER WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 28,671 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0122 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CEDAR RIVER WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 28,671 people · 2024 | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CEDAR RIVER WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 28,671 people · 2025 | 4/5 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Maple Valley
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CEDAR RIVER WATER & SEWER DISTRICT | 28,671 |
| EDGEHILL WATER ASSN | 109 |
| REED RANCH ROAD WATER | 36 |
| BILLINGTON | 34 |
| 165th Ave Water System | 24 |
Frequently asked questions about Maple Valley tap water
Is Maple Valley tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Maple Valley. 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 Maple Valley?
5 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Maple Valley, Washington to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Maple Valley's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Maple Valley include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 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.