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Official Status: March 2026

Is Everett tap water safe to drink?

✓ Generally Safe
A

Mostly yes — Everett scores 98/100.

Safety Score
98
out of 100

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Everett

Washington

View Washington state report Data updated: Mar 2026

Is Everett tap water safe to drink?

Mostly yes — Everett scores 98/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 4 local systems in Everett. We found 53 total violations (40 unresolved).

Real-Time Environment

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0mm Precipitation

☀️ No active precipitation. Rainfall can impact surface water turbidity and pollutant runoff in Everett.

Water Quality Impact

✅ Minimal Impact Localized weather conditions may influence test result variability.

🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs

Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Everett?

Requirement Status
Optional
🟢
💡

Expert Advice

Your water quality is excellent. Standard filtration is optional but can further enhance taste.

Buying a Filter?

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Baby Formula Safety

What new parents in Everett should know about tap water safety.

Homebuyer's Perspective

Water quality is easy to overlook when evaluating a move to Everett, but it can affect plumbing longevity and appliance lifespan. The high safety score (98/100) suggests lower risk for plumbing corrosion and appliance scaling.

Property Impact: Positive / Stable

Health & Family Safety

Residents should monitor Lead (90th percentile) levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.

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Compliance Record for Everett

53
Violations (5yr)
40
Unresolved
1
Contaminants Tracked
0
Exceeding EPA Limit

Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Everett.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Everett tap water safe to drink?

Mostly yes — Everett scores 98/100.

How many water systems serve Everett?

Everett is served by 4 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.

How can I check water quality for my exact address in Everett?

Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Everett.

What is the water quality score for Everett?

The water quality score for Everett is 98 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 4 systems serving the city.

What are the top contaminants in Everett?

The top contaminants detected in Everett include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.

Water Quality Score
98/100
Grade
A
Water Systems
4
Population
287,835

Everett Water Quality Summary

Everett, WA receives a water quality score of 98/100 (Grade A) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 4 public water systems serving the area.

Everett's water quality is above the national average, with strong compliance records and low contaminant levels. Residents generally receive clean, safe tap water that meets EPA standards.

Everett's score of 98 is 4 points above the Washington state average of 94, and above the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.

Nestled in a Pacific Northwest region characterized by forested mountains and the Puget Sound coastline, Everett, Washington, benefits from generally clean source water. Prospective homebuyers and current residents in this large city can take confidence in the excellent safety standards maintained across the municipality's four distinct water systems. This high degree of reliability means local households can feel secure about their daily tap water, reflecting both natural geographic advantages and effective infrastructure management.

Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our Washington water quality rankings report →

Key Contaminants

Lead (90th percentile)
0.0035 / 0.015 mg/L
0 mg/L MCL: 0.015 mg/L

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Water Systems Serving Everett (4)

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