Issaquah Water (WA) Water Quality

Issaquah Water is a large public water system in EPA region 10 that provides tap water for the 98027 zip codes. It has 11 facilities where the water supply was tested for 78 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 56.7 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 66.9 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Issaquah Water water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (8)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (8)

1,3-butadiene (8)

1,4-dioxane (8)

1-butanol (11)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (7)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (7)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (7)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (7)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (6)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (6)

2-methoxyethanol (11)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (11)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (6)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (7)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (7)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (12)

anatoxin-a (8)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (8)

bromomethane (8)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (12)

chlorate (15)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (8)

chloromethane (8)

chlorpyrifos (12)

chromium (16)

chromium-6 (16)

cobalt (16)

cylindrospermopsin (8)

dimethipin (12)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (6)

ethoprop (12)

Germanium (12)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (16)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (7)

lithium (7)

Manganese (12)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (6)

molinate (6)

molybdenum (16)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (7)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (7)

nitrobenzene (6)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (7)

o-toluidine (12)

oxyfluorfen (12)

perchlorate (6)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (7)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (7)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (7)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (15)

perfluorobutanoic acid (7)

perfluorodecanoic acid (7)

perfluorododecanoic acid (7)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (7)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (15)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (15)

perfluorohexanoic acid (7)

perfluorononanoic acid (15)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (15)

perfluorooctanoic acid (15)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (7)

perfluoropentanoic acid (7)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (7)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (7)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (7)

profenofos (12)

quinoline (12)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (6)

strontium (16)

tebuconazole (12)

terbacil (6)

total microcystins (8)

Total Permethrin (12)

tribufos (12)

vanadium (16)

Sampling Facilities

Risdon Well #1
Ground Water (GW)

Risdon Well #1Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
RISDON WELL #1 - S01Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Risdon Well #2
Ground Water (GW)

Risdon Well #2Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Gilman Well #4
Ground Water (GW)

Gilman Well #4Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
GILMAN WELL # 4 - S04Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Holly 1 PS
Surface Water (SW)

Holly 1 Pump StationEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Gilman Well #5
Ground Water (GW)

Gilman Well #5Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
GILMAN WELL # 5Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Central Park Pump Station
Surface Water (SW)

Central Park Pump StationDistribution System (DS)

Summit Reservoir Sample Stand
Surface Water (SW)

Summit Reservoir Sample StandDistribution System (DS)

2052 NE Natalie Way Sample Stand
Surface Water (SW)

2052 NE Natalie Way Sample StandDistribution System (DS)

4992 NW Village Park Dr Sample Stand
Surface Water (SW)

4992 NW Village Park Dr Sample StandDistribution System (DS)

Holly 1 Pump Station
Surface Water (SW)

Holly 1 Pump StationEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

DSMRT for Well #1Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Well #2Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Well #4Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Well #5Maximum Residence Time (MR)

FAQ

Is Issaquah Water tap water safe to drink?

When was Issaquah Water last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on March 5th, 2025.