Port Townsend
Is Port Townsend tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Port Townsend scores 90/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 2 local systems in Port Townsend. We found 694 total violations (74 unresolved).
Real-Time Environment
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Water Quality Impact
🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs
Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Port Townsend?
Expert Advice
Your water quality is excellent. Standard filtration is optional but can further enhance taste.
Buying a Filter?
Evaluation of municipal compliance and household filtration options in Port Townsend.
Baby Formula Safety
EPA compliance thresholds and pediatric water precautions for Port Townsend.
Homebuyer's Perspective
Water system history in Port Townsend informs property maintenance and private filtration requirements. The high safety score (90/100) suggests lower risk for plumbing corrosion and appliance scaling.
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.
View Health Risk Glossary →Compliance Record for Port Townsend
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Port Townsend.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Port Townsend tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Port Townsend scores 90/100.
How many water systems serve Port Townsend?
Port Townsend is served by 2 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Port Townsend?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Port Townsend.
What is the water quality score for Port Townsend?
The water quality score for Port Townsend is 90 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 2 systems serving the city.
What are the top contaminants in Port Townsend?
The top contaminants detected in Port Townsend include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Port Townsend Water Quality Summary
Port Townsend, WA receives a water quality score of 90/100 (Grade A) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 2 public water systems serving the area.
Port Townsend'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.
Port Townsend's score of 90 is 4 points below the Washington state average of 94, and above the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.
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
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Water Systems Serving Port Townsend (2)
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