ORCAS HIGHLANDS
Washington — Community Water System — PWSID: WA5313301
System Information
| PWSID | WA5313301 |
| System Name | ORCAS HIGHLANDS |
| System Type | Community Water System |
| Water Source | Surface Water Purchased |
| Activity Status | Active |
| Owner Type | Private |
| EPA Region | 10 |
| Serves School | No |
| Wholesaler | No |
| First Reported | Jan 19, 1983 |
| Last Reported | Dec 11, 2025 |
Location & Contact
| State | Washington |
| City | Tacoma |
| ZIP Code | 98444 |
| Address | PO Box 44168 |
| Organization | ORCAS HIGHLANDS |
| Phone | — |
Population & Service
| Population Served | 260 |
| Service Connections | 118 |
Drinking Water Violations (10)
This water system has 10 violations recorded in the EPA SDWIS database.
| Begin Date | End Date | Contaminant | Category | Health-Based | Major | Measured | Federal MCL | State MCL | Status | Return to Compliance | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | MON | No | Yes | — | — | — | Resolved | Mar 31, 2017 | Revised Total Coliform Rule |
| Feb 1, 2017 | Feb 28, 2017 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | MON | No | Yes | — | — | — | Resolved | Feb 28, 2017 | Revised Total Coliform Rule |
| Jan 1, 2015 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Sep 27, 2018 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jul 1, 2014 | — | Consumer Confidence Rule | Other | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Jun 23, 2015 | Consumer Confidence Rule |
| Jul 1, 2013 | — | Consumer Confidence Rule | Other | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Nov 21, 2013 | Consumer Confidence Rule |
| Jul 1, 2011 | — | Consumer Confidence Rule | Other | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Nov 23, 2011 | Consumer Confidence Rule |
| Jun 1, 1995 | Jun 30, 1995 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | Yes | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Jun 30, 1995 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Oct 19, 1994 | Nov 18, 1994 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | Yes | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Nov 18, 1994 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Nov 1, 1993 | Nov 30, 1993 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | Yes | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Nov 30, 1993 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Dec 1, 1991 | Dec 31, 1991 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | Yes | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Dec 31, 1991 | Total Coliform Rule |
About This Water System
Public water system data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Systems with violations must notify customers. Contact your water utility for the latest annual water quality report.