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61,646 people served · 20 water systems
Wenatchee, Washington is a mid-sized community with 61,646 residents served by a network of 20 public water systems. Water service covers ZIP codes 98801, 98807.
Wenatchee's drinking water utilities have maintained full EPA compliance over the most recent five-year reporting window — no health-based MCL exceedances have been recorded.
Last updated: 2026-05-18 · Source: EPA SDWIS
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Centered on ZIP-code centroids of water systems serving this city.
EPA Maximum Contaminant Level exceedances reported by water systems serving Wenatchee. Each entry explains the contaminant, the health risk, and recommended precautions, and links to a full guide.
No health-based violations in the last 5 years.
Wenatchee's water systems have met EPA health-based Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) requirements throughout the EPA reporting window. This does not mean zero detection of regulated contaminants — it means all measured concentrations remained below their federal action levels.
Skyline East Orchard
PWSID: WA53AB958
93 served
Whispering Rock Farmworker Housing
PWSID: WA53AC660
92 served
T-11 Farmworker Housing
PWSID: WA53AC293
99 served
CHELAN CO PUD - CHELAN RIDGE
PWSID: WA5300631
110 served
BRAYS LANDING WATER USERS
PWSID: WA5307289
228 served
HI-COLOR ORCHARD FARMWORKER HOUSING
PWSID: WA53AC993
53 served
CHELAN CO PUD 1
PWSID: WA5312284
15,840 served
MOSES COULEE WATER ASSOCIATION
PWSID: WA5305914
42 served
WINCHESTER FARMWORKER - CFP
PWSID: WA53AD160
96 served
CHELAN FALLS WATER DISTRICT
PWSID: WA5312350
380 served
TURTLEROCK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
PWSID: WA5312490
133 served
CHELAN CO PUD - DRYDEN
PWSID: WA5320100
182 served
Bardin Hills Farmworker Housing
PWSID: WA53AC034
36 served
RIVER BEND PARK WATER SYSTEM
PWSID: WA5372720
40 served
CHELAN CO PUD - OLALLA CANYON
PWSID: WA5363408
67 served
WENATCHEE CITY OF
PWSID: WA5394350
43,690 served
SUN COUNTRY ESTATES 1-2-3
PWSID: WA5385123
277 served
Winchester West Farmworker Housing
PWSID: WA53AD611
100 served
EAST MONITOR WATER ASSN
PWSID: WA5321200
36 served
SUN VALLEY ORCHARD FARMWORKER
PWSID: WA53AD198
52 served
This overview reflects EPA SDWIS data published as of 2026-05-18. It covers active Community Water Systems (CWS) that remained within federal Maximum Contaminant Levels during the past five-year EPA reporting window. For up-to-the-minute information, request a current Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, or review the EPA's public dashboard.
This city's water had no EPA health-based violations in the last 5 years.
Wenatchee has 0 EPA health-based water violations in the last 5 years across 20 water systems serving 61,646 people.
Using an NSF-certified water filter is recommended if your area has violations involving lead, arsenic, or PFAS. For other contaminants, consult your local water utility. Check the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) for detailed guidance.
Request your water utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), which is required by the EPA. Follow the utility's guidance on boil water advisories. Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking if you have older plumbing. Use an NSF-certified filter if needed based on your water system's violations.
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