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Official Status: March 2026

Is Stanwood tap water safe to drink?

✓ Generally Safe
A

Mostly yes — Stanwood scores 90/100.

Safety Score
90
out of 100

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Stanwood

Washington

View Washington state report Data updated: Mar 2026

Is Stanwood tap water safe to drink?

Mostly yes — Stanwood scores 90/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 5 local systems in Stanwood. We found 790 total violations (64 unresolved).

🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs

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

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

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Homebuyer's Perspective

If you're house-hunting in Stanwood, water quality belongs on your due-diligence checklist alongside schools and crime data. The high safety score (90/100) 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 Stanwood

790
Violations (5yr)
64
Unresolved
1
Contaminants Tracked
0
Exceeding EPA Limit

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stanwood tap water safe to drink?

Mostly yes — Stanwood scores 90/100.

How many water systems serve Stanwood?

Stanwood is served by 5 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.

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

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

What is the water quality score for Stanwood?

The water quality score for Stanwood is 90 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 5 systems serving the city.

What are the top contaminants in Stanwood?

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

Water Quality Score
90/100
Grade
A
Water Systems
5
Population
26,909

Stanwood Water Quality Summary

Stanwood, WA receives a water quality score of 90/100 (Grade A) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 5 public water systems serving the area.

Stanwood'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.

Stanwood'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

Lead (90th percentile)
0.0045 / 0.015 mg/L
0 mg/L MCL: 0.015 mg/L

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Water Systems Serving Stanwood (5)

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