Public water system · WA5324850
ActiveFerndale
Community water system in Whatcom County, Washington, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
19,305
Service connections
7,718
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Archived |
| 2025-01-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Archived |
| 2024-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-10-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-10-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-07-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-07-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-04-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-04-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 1999-10-19 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
Ferndale: frequently asked questions
Is Ferndale's water safe to drink?
Ferndale is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the WA state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Ferndale?
Ferndale (PWSID WA5324850) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the WA state drinking water program.
How many people does Ferndale serve?
Ferndale reports serving 19,305 people through 7,718 service connections in Whatcom County, Washington.
Where does Ferndale get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Whatcom County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham-Water Division City of | Whatcom | 141,127 | Community | Surface water |
| Lynden Water Department | Whatcom | 17,969 | Community | Surface water |
| Lwwsd - South Shore Water System | Whatcom | 10,028 | Community | Surface water |
| Birch Bay Water & Sewer District | Whatcom | 9,046 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Blaine City of | Whatcom | 6,319 | Community | Groundwater |
| Everson City of | Whatcom | 3,893 | Community | Groundwater |