City overview · Pierce County
PFAS in Puyallup, WA
High RiskEPA UCMR 5 tested 8 public water systems serving the Puyallup area across 5 ZIP codes. At least one utility serving Puyallup has PFAS above the EPA's enforceable limit.
Plain English
01What this means for Puyallup
Across the 8 public water systems tested in the Puyallup area under EPA UCMR 5, one or more measured a PFAS compound above the federal Maximum Contaminant Level. Contamination varies by utility and neighborhood — find your exact ZIP code below to see the system that serves you. If you're in an affected area, an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 certified filter (carbon block or reverse osmosis) is the most reliable way to reduce PFAS at the tap.
By utility
02Water systems serving Puyallup
- High Risk
SOUTHWOOD WATER SYSTEM
6 detected · 2 above limit · PWSID WA5382844
- High Risk
FIRGROVE MUTUAL INC
3 detected · 2 above limit · PWSID WA5325200
- Low Level
MILTON CITY OF
4 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID WA5354950
- Low Level
FRUITLAND MUTUAL WATER COMPANY
4 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID WA5326800
- Low Level
TACOMA WATER DIVISION CITY OF
2 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID WA5386800
- Low Level
MOUNTAIN VIEW-EDGEWOOD WATER CO
1 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID WA5356820
- Low Level
PUYALLUP CITY OF
1 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID WA5370050
- Low Level
SUMMIT WATER & SUPPLY CO
1 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID WA5385050
By ZIP code
03Find your exact result
Contamination can differ block to block. Select your ZIP code for the precise reading at the utility that serves your address.
Source & Methodology
About this data
City-level figures aggregate the individual public water systems tested under EPA UCMR 5 whose service area falls within the Puyallup area. Values reflect water quality at the treatment plant; your home's plumbing can affect what reaches your tap. Select your ZIP above for the utility-specific reading.