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98,865 people served · 20 water systems
Puyallup, Washington is a mid-sized community with 98,865 residents served by a network of 20 public water systems. Water service covers ZIP codes 98371, 98372, 98373, 98374, 98375.
Puyallup'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 Puyallup. 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.
Puyallup'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.
THREE PONDS MOBILE PARK & APTS.
PWSID: WA5301125
113 served
VALLEY WATER SYSTEM
PWSID: WA5301250
2,259 served
The Buttes
PWSID: WA5308253
973 served
Sierra Water System
PWSID: WA5304643
355 served
FIRGROVE MUTUAL INC
PWSID: WA5325200
36,168 served
FRUITLAND MUTUAL WATER COMPANY
PWSID: WA5326800
15,313 served
CRESTVIEW MOBILE MANOR
PWSID: WA5316215
123 served
CLARKS CREEK LLC
PWSID: WA5322880
20 served
BEAU VIEW WATER
PWSID: WA5320776
30 served
KAPOWSIN WATER DISTRICT
PWSID: WA5337750
70 served
ALDERWOOD ESTATES
PWSID: WA5301270
635 served
COUNTRY/ELDORADO WATER SYSTEM
PWSID: WA5315522
915 served
VIEW ROYAL WATER SYSTEM
PWSID: WA5328494
2,069 served
WINCHESTER HEIGHTS
PWSID: WA5330691
80 served
CHINOOK ESTATES
PWSID: WA5336294
455 served
PIRNIE ROAD
PWSID: WA5374656
60 served
KUZMANICH WATER SYSTEM
PWSID: WA5302871
45 served
PUYALLUP CITY OF
PWSID: WA5370050
39,100 served
RAINIER VILLA
PWSID: WA5370970
51 served
Puyallup River RV Park
PWSID: WA5357264
31 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.
Puyallup has 0 EPA health-based water violations in the last 5 years across 20 water systems serving 98,865 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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