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12,670 people served · 21 water systems
Othello, Washington is a small city with 12,670 residents served by a network of 21 public water systems. Water service covers ZIP code 99344.
Othello's drinking water utilities have maintained full EPA compliance over the most recent five-year reporting window — no health-based MCL exceedances have been recorded.
Last updated: 2026-05-18 · Source: EPA SDWIS
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Centered on ZIP-code centroids of water systems serving this city.
EPA Maximum Contaminant Level exceedances reported by water systems serving Othello. Each entry explains the contaminant, the health risk, and recommended precautions, and links to a full guide.
No health-based violations in the last 5 years.
Othello's water systems have met EPA health-based Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) requirements throughout the EPA reporting window. This does not mean zero detection of regulated contaminants — it means all measured concentrations remained below their federal action levels.
BASIN VIEW WATER ASSOCIATION
PWSID: WA5304530
60 served
RADAR HILL WATER SYSTEM
PWSID: WA5311901
128 served
Cypress Country Estates
PWSID: WA5315461
253 served
ADAMS COUNTY WATER DIST #1
PWSID: WA5322525
870 served
FAIRVIEW DOMESTIC WATER ASSN
PWSID: WA5324500
89 served
CLEARWATER DOMESTIC WATER ASSN
PWSID: WA5313550
78 served
BIRD DOG FAMILY LTD PARTNERSHIP II
PWSID: WA5352172
186 served
HIGHLAND ESTATES WATER SYSTEM
PWSID: WA5332736
53 served
Legacy Resort
PWSID: WA53AB961
46 served
RINGOLD DOMESTIC WATER CORP
PWSID: WA5372500
340 served
Rustic Ridge
PWSID: WA5372935
221 served
MEADOW LANE WATER ASSN
PWSID: WA5353190
98 served
ROYAL WATER DISTRICT
PWSID: WA5300543
430 served
OTHELLO WATER DEPARTMENT
PWSID: WA5364850
8,755 served
SUMMERSET WEST WATER ASSOCIATION
PWSID: WA5385080
240 served
OTHELLO COUNTRY CLUB WATER ASSN
PWSID: WA5364830
208 served
WEST 15 DOMESTIC WATER ASSN
PWSID: WA5394650
150 served
WEST MESA DOMESTIC WATER ASSN
PWSID: WA5394830
316 served
West Side Mobile Court
PWSID: WA5394910
80 served
RADAR WATER ASSOCIATION
PWSID: WA5370700
34 served
SOUTH OTHELLO WATER USERS
PWSID: WA5382200
35 served
This overview reflects EPA SDWIS data published as of 2026-05-18. It covers active Community Water Systems (CWS) that remained within federal Maximum Contaminant Levels during the past five-year EPA reporting window. For up-to-the-minute information, request a current Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, or review the EPA's public dashboard.
This city's water had no EPA health-based violations in the last 5 years.
Othello has 0 EPA health-based water violations in the last 5 years across 21 water systems serving 12,670 people.
Using an NSF-certified water filter is recommended if your area has violations involving lead, arsenic, or PFAS. For other contaminants, consult your local water utility. Check the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) for detailed guidance.
Request your water utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), which is required by the EPA. Follow the utility's guidance on boil water advisories. Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking if you have older plumbing. Use an NSF-certified filter if needed based on your water system's violations.
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