City overview · Pierce County
PFAS in Tacoma, WA
High RiskEPA UCMR 5 tested 7 public water systems serving the Tacoma area across 20 ZIP codes. At least one utility serving Tacoma has PFAS above the EPA's enforceable limit.
Plain English
01What this means for Tacoma
Across the 7 public water systems tested in the Tacoma 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 Tacoma
- High Risk
PARKLAND LIGHT & WATER COMPANY
6 detected · 2 above limit · PWSID WA5366200
- High Risk
SPANAWAY WATER COMPANY
6 detected · 2 above limit · PWSID WA5382850
- High Risk
JBLM Lewis
5 detected · 2 above limit · PWSID WA5326050
- High Risk
JBLM McChord Field
3 detected · 1 above limit · PWSID WA5352200
- Low Level
TACOMA WATER DIVISION CITY OF
2 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID WA5386800
- Low Level
SUMMIT WATER & SUPPLY CO
1 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID WA5385050
- Low Level
FIRCREST CITY OF
1 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID WA5325150
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 Tacoma 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.