Tap water quality for ZIP 98277
36 community water systems linked to this ZIP, largest first.
⚠ Some links below are based on the utility's mailing address, not its mapped service area, and may be approximate.
What this means for you in ZIP 98277
- Is it safe to drink right now?
- Based on the latest EPA data, City of Anacortes 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.
Shown for the largest system linked to this ZIP. Check your water bill to confirm your provider.
Filters matched to City of Anacortes
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 42Aquasana 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. · Full report →
Water systems for this ZIP
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City of Anacortes
Serves 25,109 people · Surface water · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; PFAS tested (UCMR 5), none above federal limits; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2022).
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City of Oak Harbor
Serves 23,675 people · Surface water · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 2 monitoring/reporting violations; PFAS tested (UCMR 5), none above federal limits; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2024).
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Dugualla Community Inc
Serves 459 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 45 monitoring/reporting violations; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).
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Silver Lake Water
Serves 425 people · Groundwater · Full report →
2 health-based violations in the last 5 years; 3 monitoring/reporting violations; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2024).
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Bayview Estates Water Company
Serves 227 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 1 monitoring/reporting violation; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2024).
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Polnell Shores Comm Org Inc
Serves 200 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 2 monitoring/reporting violations; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).
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Country Place Mobile Home Park
Serves 200 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 2 monitoring/reporting violations; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2023).
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Sunrise Hills Community W S
Serves 186 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2023).
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Fircrest Community Water System
Serves 150 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 3 monitoring/reporting violations; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).
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Valley High Park
Serves 141 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 1 monitoring/reporting violation; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).
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Sunset Ridge Community Assn
Serves 140 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 1 monitoring/reporting violation; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2023).
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Campo Hacienda
Serves 123 people · Groundwater · Full report →
2 health-based violations in the last 5 years; 3 monitoring/reporting violations; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2023).
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Whispering Pines Homeowners Coop
Serves 116 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 3 monitoring/reporting violations; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2023).
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Sunset Development Comm Club
Serves 92 people · Groundwater · Full report →
2 health-based violations in the last 5 years; 6 monitoring/reporting violations; 1 not yet resolved; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile ABOVE the action level (2025).
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Pattons Retreat Water Assn
Serves 90 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 5 monitoring/reporting violations; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).
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Devries Road Community Assn
Serves 76 people · Groundwater · Full report →
22 health-based violations in the last 5 years; 2 monitoring/reporting violations; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).
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Eastgate
Serves 76 people · Groundwater · Full report →
11 health-based violations in the last 5 years; 12 monitoring/reporting violations; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2023).
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Crescent Acres Water Association
Serves 64 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 3 monitoring/reporting violations; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2023).
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Whidbey Highlands Water Assoc
Serves 62 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 2 monitoring/reporting violations; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2022).
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Highland Trace Water Co Inc
Serves 62 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 1 monitoring/reporting violation; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Latest lead 90th percentile on file is from 2020 (older than 5 years, not graded).
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Island Park Mobile Home Park
Serves 60 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 2 monitoring/reporting violations; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2023).
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Sleeper Acres Comm. Assoc. Inc.
Serves 56 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 2 monitoring/reporting violations; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2022).
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Bonnie View Water
Serves 50 people · Groundwater · Full report →
6 health-based violations in the last 5 years; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile ABOVE the action level (2022).
B
Taylor Road Water System
Serves 50 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 13 monitoring/reporting violations; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).
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Lyon Rd Community Association
Serves 50 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 1 monitoring/reporting violation; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2023).
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Evergreen Valley View Water System
Serves 40 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 3 monitoring/reporting violations; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2024).
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Viewcrest Water System
Serves 39 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 2 monitoring/reporting violations; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2023).
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Cedarhearth Water
Serves 37 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2023).
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San Juan Estates Water Association
Serves 36 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 1 monitoring/reporting violation; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).
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Doyle Water Association
Serves 36 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 2 monitoring/reporting violations; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2026).
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Maple Hill Park
Serves 35 people · Groundwater · Full report →
4 health-based violations in the last 5 years; 15 monitoring/reporting violations; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).
B
Leisure Acres Water Association
Serves 35 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 5 monitoring/reporting violations; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile above the new 10 ppb action level (LCRI, effective Nov 1, 2027); Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).
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Little Valley Apts.
Serves 30 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 2 monitoring/reporting violations; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Latest lead 90th percentile on file is from 2018 (older than 5 years, not graded).
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Koontz Ranch Water System
Serves 30 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 4 monitoring/reporting violations; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).
B
Faranda Water Associaton
Serves 28 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 26 monitoring/reporting violations; 1 not yet resolved; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2022).
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Frostad Farms Water Assn
Serves 25 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file.
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