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65,790 people served · 36 water systems
Poulsbo, Washington is a mid-sized community with 65,790 residents served by 36 distinct public water systems. Water service covers ZIP code 98370.
Poulsbo'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 Poulsbo. 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.
Poulsbo'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.
COUNTRY MEADOWS
PWSID: WA5300675
90 served
HARBOR CREST
PWSID: WA5301832
53 served
WESTERN STAVIS WATER SYS II & III
PWSID: WA5301668
60 served
PORT GAMBLE
PWSID: WA5300323
303 served
INDIAN HILLS ESTATES
PWSID: WA5301966
282 served
NEWBERRY HILL
PWSID: WA5306136
1,143 served
SEABECK
PWSID: WA5303134
610 served
WEST KITSAP
PWSID: WA5308367
2,248 served
NORTH PENINSULA
PWSID: WA5305122
16,449 served
CAMP DAVID
PWSID: WA5310838
53 served
BRIANWOOD
PWSID: WA5306651
48 served
AVELLANA WATER
PWSID: WA5326801
100 served
DRIFTWOOD COVE
PWSID: WA5319945
175 served
NAVY YARD PARK
PWSID: WA5343294
268 served
ELDORADO HILLS
PWSID: WA5322750
383 served
GRESHAM WATER
PWSID: WA5331566
66 served
LOFALL WATER SYSTEM INC
PWSID: WA5347670
81 served
GREEN MOUNTAIN ACRES
PWSID: WA5329594
110 served
GALA PINES WATER.
PWSID: WA5327060
130 served
INDIANOLA WATER
PWSID: WA5335650
1,705 served
KEYPORT WATER
PWSID: WA5338550
1,202 served
PRIDDY VISTA
PWSID: WA5369350
210 served
POULSBO CITY OF
PWSID: WA5369150
18,400 served
POULSBO HEIGHTS
PWSID: WA5369152
80 served
MILLER BAY
PWSID: WA5354683
1,072 served
NORTH BAINBRIDGE WATER CO
PWSID: WA5359994
5,490 served
PIONEER HILL WEST
PWSID: WA5367715
73 served
LONG LAKE VIEW EST 2 5
PWSID: WA5348031
923 served
SUQUAMISH
PWSID: WA5386400
4,203 served
SURFREST PARK WATER COMPANY
PWSID: WA5386450
123 served
STRAWBERRY HILL
PWSID: WA5384625
235 served
STAVIS CREEK
PWSID: WA5383884
63 served
VIEWSIDE COMMUNITY
PWSID: WA5391850
118 served
VINLAND
PWSID: WA5391923
4,801 served
SOUTH BAINBRIDGE
PWSID: WA5381451
4,414 served
SETTLE WATER
PWSID: WA5302211
26 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.
Poulsbo has 0 EPA health-based water violations in the last 5 years across 36 water systems serving 65,790 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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