Shelton, Washington Tap Water Quality

37,250 people served · 55 water systems

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Shelton, Washington is a small city with 37,250 residents served by 55 distinct public water systems. Water service covers ZIP code 98584.

Shelton has documented several EPA health-based violations in the last five years. Residents may want to review which contaminants triggered the exceedances and consider point-of-use filtration for sensitive uses.

EPA reporting identifies Coliform Bacteria and Lead among the regulated contaminants associated with Shelton's recent health-based violations. Each contaminant has different sources, health implications, and recommended mitigation steps — links to the full EPA reference for each are listed alongside the violation history below.

Shelton's 3 violations is above the Washington average of 1.8 per city — worth reviewing the contaminant breakdown below.

Last updated: 2026-05-18 · Source: EPA SDWIS

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Centered on ZIP-code centroids of water systems serving this city.

ZIP Codes Served

98584

Health-Based Violations (Last 5 Years)

EPA Maximum Contaminant Level exceedances reported by water systems serving Shelton. Each entry explains the contaminant, the health risk, and recommended precautions, and links to a full guide.

Leadchemical

EPA Code 5000 · Treatment Technique Violation

violations

EPA Limit

0.015 mg/L

Last Reading

—

First Reported

Nov 2024

Most Recent

Apr 2025

What this violation means

Lead is a potent neurotoxin with no safe exposure level. In drinking water it primarily enters via corroded lead service lines, lead-soldered copper pipes, and brass fixtures. Children under 6 and pregnant women face the highest risk because lead disrupts developing nervous and skeletal systems.

Recommended precautions

→Run cold tap water 30–120 seconds before drinking or cooking, especially after the tap has been unused for hours.
→Never cook with hot tap water — heat increases lead leaching from pipes.
→Use an NSF/ANSI 53 certified filter for lead removal (carbon block or reverse osmosis).
→If you have children, get blood lead levels tested by your pediatrician.

Read the complete guide to Lead

Coliform Bacteriamicrobial

EPA Code 8000 · Maximum Contaminant Level Exceedance

violation

EPA Limit

0 per 100 mL presence/absence

Last Reading

—

First Reported

Mar 2022

Most Recent

Mar 2022

What this violation means

Total coliform bacteria are themselves usually harmless, but their presence signals that the water distribution system has a vulnerability — typically a cracked pipe, loss of pressure, or back-siphonage — that could allow disease-causing pathogens to enter. Repeated coliform-positive samples trigger mandatory utility investigation.

Recommended precautions

→If your utility issues a boil-water advisory, boil all drinking and cooking water for at least one minute.
→Use bottled water until the advisory is lifted.
→Ice from icemakers and beverages made before the advisory should be discarded.
→UV light and chlorination both kill coliform bacteria — most home filters do not.

Read the complete guide to Coliform Bacteria

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations only. Older violations may have been resolved; check your utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report for current status.

Water Systems Serving Shelton

DAYTON TRAILS

PWSID: WA5302715

148 served

Sylvan Terrace Condominiums

PWSID: WA5303010

64 served

HAMMA RIDGE

PWSID: WA5305867

63 served

SHADOWOOD

PWSID: WA5313584

154 served

CEDAR PARK

PWSID: WA5311975

53 served

TWANOH FALLS BEACH CLUB

PWSID: WA5310751

481 served

BEARDS COVE

PWSID: WA5305100

1,100 served

DELPHI

PWSID: WA5318643

381 served

BEACON POINT COMMUNITY CLUB

PWSID: WA5305025

158 served

EVERGREEN MOBILE HOMEOWNERS CO-OP

PWSID: WA5324154

140 served

ELMA EVERGREEN VILLAGE

PWSID: WA5324155

29 served

PRINE DRIVE APARTMENTS

PWSID: WA5326774

40 served

EDGEWATER BEACH WATER CO

PWSID: WA5322416

78 served

EMERALD LAKE

PWSID: WA5323294

331 served

LAUREL PARK COMMUNITY LLC

PWSID: WA5346275

165 served

LAKEWOOD HEIGHTS

PWSID: WA5317999

170 served

1 violation

COOPER POINT WATER CO

PWSID: WA5314800

85 served

PARKWOOD APARTMENTS

PWSID: WA5318160

60 served

2 violations

COUGAR RIDGE

PWSID: WA5324006

216 served

VALLEY VIEW MOBILE HOME PARK

PWSID: WA5343054

30 served

LAKE LAWRENCE MOBILE HOME PARK

PWSID: WA5344130

80 served

LAKE LIMERICK WATER

PWSID: WA5344150

2,148 served

LAKE LUCINDA COMMUNITY CLUB

PWSID: WA5344175

360 served

HARTSTENE POINTE

PWSID: WA5331569

460 served

HARSTENE RETREAT

PWSID: WA5331572

88 served

FAWN LAKE MAINTENANCE COMM

PWSID: WA5324713

1,044 served

HOOD CANAL

PWSID: WA5334050

368 served

HOODSPORT

PWSID: WA5334100

1,853 served

ISLAND LAKE MANOR

PWSID: WA5336180

233 served

MINERVA TERRACE

PWSID: WA5355070

85 served

LAKE ARROWHEAD

PWSID: WA5343600

343 served

KAMILCHE POINT COMMUNITY CLUB

PWSID: WA5337590

39 served

HIGHLAND PARK

PWSID: WA5332820

180 served

HOLIDAY ACRES

PWSID: WA5333668

65 served

PIRATES COVE COUNTRY CLUB

PWSID: WA5367740

168 served

RUSTLEWOOD

PWSID: WA5375027

322 served

PORT OF ALLYN

PWSID: WA5368790

397 served

Ripplewood Tracts

PWSID: WA5372620

45 served

RAE LAKE

PWSID: WA5370755

73 served

RAINBOW LAKE

PWSID: WA5370791

168 served

PEBBLE BEACH

PWSID: WA5366700

64 served

OAK PARK

PWSID: WA5362675

695 served

Shorecrest Estates Water Co

PWSID: WA5378620

1,321 served

SHORE HILL

PWSID: WA5378650

101 served

TIMBERLAKE COMMUNITY CLUB INC

PWSID: WA5388370

2,337 served

SHELTON CITY OF

PWSID: WA5378170

15,089 served

TRAILS END WATER DISTRICT

PWSID: WA5389055

211 served

WESTERN AIRPARK

PWSID: WA5395057

78 served

OLYMPIC VISTA CLUB COMMUNITY WATER

PWSID: WA5363655

41 served

Tahuya River Valley Water District

PWSID: WA5387115

367 served

SUNNYSLOPE

PWSID: WA5385550

2,112 served

Queen Anne Water Works LLC

PWSID: WA5304212

28 served

WASHINGTON CORRECTIONS CENTER

PWSID: WA5393063

2,223 served

MADRONA PARK

PWSID: WA5305793

73 served

Allyn Carey

PWSID: WA53AC551

45 served

What Can You Do?

✅ Request your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) — required by law.
✅ Use an NSF-certified water filter if violations involve lead, arsenic, or PFAS.
✅ Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking if you have older plumbing (reduces lead).
✅ Check back monthly — we update data from the EPA every 30 days.

About this data

This overview reflects EPA SDWIS data published as of 2026-05-18. It covers active Community Water Systems (CWS) that exceeded 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shelton, Washington tap water safe to drink?▼

This city's water had several EPA violations in the last 5 years.

How many EPA violations does Shelton have?▼

Shelton has 3 EPA health-based water violations in the last 5 years across 55 water systems serving 37,250 people.

What contaminants have been found in Shelton water?▼

The following EPA-regulated contaminants have been detected: 8000, 5000. View details about each contaminant, health effects, and recommended precautions above in the violations table.

Should I use a water filter in Shelton?▼

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.

What should I do if there are violations in Shelton?▼

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.