Port Angeles
WA

Is Port Angeles, WA Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Port Angeles, WA tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Contaminants including lithium have been detected at or below guideline thresholds.

3Water systems
2ZIP codes
0%ZIPs above EPA guideline
Metro areaPort Angeles, WA
Latest data2025-02-19

Where Does Port Angeles Get Its Water?

Water in Port Angeles, WA is provided by 3 public water systems: PORT ANGELES CITY OF, PORT ANGELES COMPOSITE and CRESCENT WATER ASSN.

How Is Port Angeles Tap Water Treated?

Treated water is disinfected using chloramines and free chlorine. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration), groundwater disinfection and membrane filtration.

What's in Port Angeles Tap Water?

The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Port Angeles public water systems. All detected levels fall at or below EPA health guidelines in this dataset.

ContaminantPeak detectedEPA guidelineZIPs detectedStatus
lithium 9 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
PFTrDA 0.007 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
8:2 FTS 0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 2 ZIPs Within guideline
PFBA 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
11Cl-PF3OUdS 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline

Health Risk Profile for Port Angeles

Current EPA monitoring data for Port Angeles shows contaminant levels within guideline thresholds across all ZIP codes in this dataset. As with all public water systems, sensitive populations may choose to use a certified filter for additional peace of mind.

Best Broad-Spectrum Filters for This Water Profile

This city profile includes PFAS detections, chlorine disinfection, and other dissolved contaminants. Reverse osmosis (RO) systems certified under NSF/ANSI 58 provide broad reduction coverage; for PFAS specifically, confirm NSF/ANSI P473 or equivalent PFAS reduction certification.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port Angeles Tap Water

Is Port Angeles tap water safe to drink?

Port Angeles tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Sensitive populations may still choose to use a certified filter as a precaution.

What contaminants are in Port Angeles tap water?

The most commonly detected contaminants in Port Angeles water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, 8:2 FTS. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.

Where does Port Angeles get its drinking water?

Port Angeles receives water from 3 public water systems, including PORT ANGELES CITY OF.

Do I need a water filter in Port Angeles?

Current data does not show guideline exceedances in Port Angeles. A certified filter can still reduce trace contaminants and improve taste for households that prefer filtered water.

How often is Port Angeles tap water tested?

Public water systems in Port Angeles are required by the EPA to test for regulated contaminants on schedules ranging from daily (for microbials and disinfectants) to annual or triennial (for many chemical contaminants). Results are published in annual Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs). The data on this page reflects the most recent available EPA monitoring results, with the latest sample date of 2025-02-19.

Tap water reports by ZIP in Port Angeles

Water utilities serving Port Angeles, WA

Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.

Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline.

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