What was found in ZIP 98229
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 420 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BELLINGHAM-WATER DIVISION CITY OF · 141,127 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 480 µg/L — LWWSD - SOUTH SHORE WATER SYSTEM · 10,028 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 395.5 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BELLINGHAM-WATER DIVISION CITY OF · 141,127 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 59.065 µg/L 74% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BELLINGHAM-WATER DIVISION CITY OF · 141,127 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 52.93 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELLINGHAM-WATER DIVISION CITY OF · 141,127 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 22.78 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BELLINGHAM-WATER DIVISION CITY OF · 141,127 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 25.64 µg/L — LWWSD - SOUTH SHORE WATER SYSTEM · 10,028 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 14.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELLINGHAM-WATER DIVISION CITY OF · 141,127 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 10.17 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELLINGHAM-WATER DIVISION CITY OF · 141,127 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 12.315 µg/L — LWWSD - SOUTH SHORE WATER SYSTEM · 10,028 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 7 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BELLINGHAM-WATER DIVISION CITY OF · 141,127 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELLINGHAM-WATER DIVISION CITY OF · 141,127 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.6000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELLINGHAM-WATER DIVISION CITY OF · 141,127 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0034 mg/L 23% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BELLINGHAM-WATER DIVISION CITY OF · 141,127 people · 2023
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0042 mg/L — LWWSD - SOUTH SHORE WATER SYSTEM · 10,028 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 98229
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| BELLINGHAM-WATER DIVISION CITY OF | WA | 141,127 |
| LWWSD - SOUTH SHORE WATER SYSTEM | WA | 10,028 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 98229 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 98229 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 98229. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 98229?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 98229. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 98229's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.