West Sound Utility District #1 (WA) Water Quality

West Sound Utility District #1 is a large public water system in EPA region 10 that provides tap water for the 98366, 98367 zip codes. It has 23 facilities where the water supply was tested for 75 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 24 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 37 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the West Sound Utility District #1 water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (18)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (18)

1,3-butadiene (18)

1,4-dioxane (18)

1-butanol (18)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (18)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (18)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (18)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (18)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (15)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (16)

2-methoxyethanol (18)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (18)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (15)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (18)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (18)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (18)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (18)

bromomethane (18)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (18)

chlorate (36)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (18)

chloromethane (18)

chlorpyrifos (18)

chromium (36)

chromium-6 (36)

cobalt (36)

dimethipin (18)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (17)

ethoprop (18)

Germanium (18)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (4)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (4)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (4)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (18)

lithium (18)

Manganese (18)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (12)

molinate (16)

molybdenum (36)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (18)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (18)

nitrobenzene (17)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (18)

o-toluidine (18)

oxyfluorfen (18)

perchlorate (17)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (18)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (18)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (18)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (36)

perfluorobutanoic acid (18)

perfluorodecanoic acid (18)

perfluorododecanoic acid (18)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (18)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (36)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (36)

perfluorohexanoic acid (18)

perfluorononanoic acid (36)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (36)

perfluorooctanoic acid (36)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (18)

perfluoropentanoic acid (18)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (18)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (18)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (18)

profenofos (18)

quinoline (18)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (18)

strontium (36)

tebuconazole (18)

terbacil (17)

Total Permethrin (18)

tribufos (18)

vanadium (36)

Sampling Facilities

Village Greens #8
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
VILLAGE GREENS 1 WELLHEADSR (SR)

Well #18
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
WELL 18 WELLHEADSR (SR)

Well #19
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
WELL 19 WELLHEADSR (SR)

Well #20
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Krista Firs
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
KRISTA FIRS WELL 1 WELLHEADSR (SR)

Well #22
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #1 & Well #5 Blended
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #16 & Well #17 Blended
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Wells #11, #14 & #21 Blended
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

Hydrant at 5205 Watauga Beach DriveDistribution System (DS)
Hydrant at Upton Park Dr and Long Lake RdDistribution System (DS)

Village Greens #2
Ground Water (GW)

EPTDS from Village Greens #2Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

DSMRT for Village Greens #8Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Village Greens #2Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Well #18Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Well #19Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Well #20Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Krista FirsMaximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Wells #1 & #5 BlendedMaximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Wells #16 & #17 BlendedMaximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Wells #11, #14 & #21Maximum Residence Time (MR)

WELL # 1
Ground Water (GW)

WELL 1 WELLHEADSR (SR)

WELL # 5
Ground Water (GW)

WELL 5 WELLHEADSR (SR)

KARCHER (#16)
Ground Water (GW)

WELL 16 WELLHEADSR (SR)

SALMON BERRY #11
Ground Water (GW)

WELL 11 WELLHEADSR (SR)

KARCHER #17
Ground Water (GW)

WELL 17 WELLHEADSR (SR)

SO12 DEEPENED-NEW AQUIFER_3-97
Ground Water (GW)

WELL 14 WELLHEADSR (SR)

WATAUGA BEACH
Ground Water (GW)

WATAUGA BEACH WELL 1 WELLHEADSR (SR)

WATAUGA BEACH WELL #2
Ground Water (GW)

WATAUGA BEACH WELL 2 WELLHEADSR (SR)

WELL #1 & WELL #5 BLENDED
Ground Water (GW)

WELL 1 AND WELL 5 BLENDEDEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WELL #16 & WELL #17 BLENDED
Ground Water (GW)

WELL 16 AND WELL 17 BLENDEDEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WELL 11 AND WELL 14 BLENDED
Ground Water (GW)

WELL 11 AND WELL 14 BLENDEDEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is West Sound Utility District #1 tap water safe to drink?

When was West Sound Utility District #1 last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on February 24th, 2025.