Water Quality: Chelan, WA
6 water systems • 10,015 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Chelan is served by 6 public water systems with a combined service population of 10,015 people, and has 134 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 8 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Chelan's violation count is 17% below the national average for Washington. Contaminants associated with violations include Fecal Coliform.
Contaminants Found
Indicates direct fecal contamination; associated with diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and potential severe illness.
Common source: Human and animal fecal waste
EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive triggers violations)
Water Systems Serving Chelan
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHELAN WATER DEPT CITY OF | WA5312300 | Surface Water | 9,425 | 89 |
| HOLDEN VILLAGE | WA5333666 | Surface Water | 228 | 32 |
| Bear Mountain Water District | WA5307155 | Surface Water | 177 | 5 |
| Little Butte Water System | WA5349120 | Surface Water | 101 | 4 |
| HAWKS MEADOW WATER SYSTEM | WA5307956 | Groundwater | 43 | 4 |
| SNOW CREEK WATER SYSTEM | WA5381100 | Groundwater | 41 | 0 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.