Water system

Ritzville Water Department

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Washington EPA ID WA5372700 1,725 people Groundwater

What this means for you

Is it safe to drink right now?
Based on the latest EPA data, Ritzville Water Department has no unresolved health-based violations from the past year. Water that meets federal standards is generally considered safe to drink for most healthy people.
Should I use a filter?
Optional. Nothing in this data strongly calls for one. Many people still filter for chlorine taste and odor.
What kind of filter?
For taste and odor (chlorine/chloramine), an NSF/ANSI 42 pitcher or faucet filter is enough. See matched standards and product picks.

This is general information from public EPA data, not medical advice. Lead often comes from a home’s own pipes, so only a test of your tap can tell your exposure. If you are pregnant, caring for an infant, or have a weakened immune system, ask your doctor or health department.

Summary: No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 40 monitoring/reporting violations; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).
EPA data snapshot 2026Q3. Grade is TapWaterZip's own score — see methods.

PFAS (“forever chemicals”), EPA UCMR 5

No UCMR 5 results on file (mostly smaller systems weren’t required to test).

Lead and copper

Lead 90th percentile0 ppb2025-12-31
Current action level15 ppbLCRI lowers to 10 ppb on Nov 1, 2027

Violations (last 5 years)

BeganTypeContaminant / ruleStatus
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingHeptachlor epoxideResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingHexachlorocyclopentadieneResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingStyreneResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingBHC-GAMMAResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingp-DichlorobenzeneResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingTrichloroethyleneResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingEndrinResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingDICHLOROMETHANEResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingcis-1,2-DichloroethyleneResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingPicloramResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingtrans-1,2-DichloroethyleneResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingEthylbenzeneResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reporting1,1,1-TrichloroethaneResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingDinosebResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reporting2,4,5-TPResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reporting1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingBenzo(a)pyreneResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingMethoxychlorResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingCHLOROBENZENEResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingTolueneResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingTetrachloroethyleneResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingo-DichlorobenzeneResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reporting1,2-DichloropropaneResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingDi(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingPentachlorophenolResolved

Filters matched to this water

FILTER PICKS

Look for filters certified (NSF, IAPMO or WQA) to these standards for the specific contaminant. Buttons open the maker’s page or an Amazon search; use “Check NSF listing” to verify a model’s claims. No affiliate links yet — grades are never sold.

Chlorine/chloramine taste

NSF/ANSI 42
Aquasana Clean Water Pitcher ~$35
Pitcher for chlorine taste/odor; check the NSF/ANSI 42 listing for the exact model.
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Brita Elite Filter ~$20–40
Common faucet/pitcher option; confirm the 42 claim on the box.
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Annual water quality report

Utilities must publish a Consumer Confidence Report every year by July 1. Find it on the utility’s website or ask them directly; EPA explains how.

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