Water Quality in Bellingham, WA
98 water systems serving 186,967 people
City Overview
Average lead detection across Bellingham water systems is 6.2 ppb (Moderate). The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 1 system have triggered action level violations.
Violation Summary
| Total violations on record | 3104 |
| Health-based violations | 263 |
| Lead action level violations | 1 |
| Open (unresolved) violations | 0 |
Water Systems in Bellingham
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bellingham tap water safe to drink?
Bellingham tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants. Review the individual water system pages below for the latest lead sample results and violation history.
What is the water quality in Bellingham, Washington?
Bellingham has 98 public water systems serving approximately 186,967 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 6.2 ppb. There are 3104 total violations on record.
Does Bellingham have lead in the water?
EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 6.2 ppb across Bellingham's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 1 system have triggered lead action level violations.
How many water utilities serve Bellingham?
98 public water systems are registered in Bellingham, Washington with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 186,967 people.