Public water system · WA5382200
ActiveSouth Othello Water Users
At a glance
South Othello Water Users (PWSID WA5382200) is an active community water system in Adams County, Washington. It reports serving 35 people through 13 service connections. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
35
Service connections
13
Primary source
—
Not reported
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does South Othello Water Users compare with other water systems in Adams County?
By EPA's size categories, South Othello Water Users is a very small system (500 people or fewer). Adams County has 49 active public water systems. Its population served is well below the county average of 525 people per system, and accounts for 0.1% of the 25,710 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across Washington, the 4,705 active systems average 2,172 people each. Nationally, the average active community water system reports serving 6,703 people, so South Othello Water Users is well below that figure.
What does “community water system” mean?
A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. Washington has 2,392 active community water systems, 51% of the state's 4,705 active systems.
Who owns and regulates South Othello Water Users?
EPA lists South Othello Water Users as privately owned. The WA state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 39 of the 49 active systems in Adams County (80%) are also privately owned.
Does South Othello Water Users have drinking water violations?
No SDWA violations on record.
EPA's SDWA violation and enforcement data (via EPA ECHO, updated quarterly) lists no violations for South Othello Water Users. For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
South Othello Water Users: frequently asked questions
Who runs South Othello Water Users?
South Othello Water Users (PWSID WA5382200) is a community water system privately owned. It is regulated by the WA state drinking water program.
How many people does South Othello Water Users serve?
South Othello Water Users reports serving 35 people through 13 service connections in Adams County, Washington.
Does South Othello Water Users have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is South Othello Water Users' water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the WA state drinking water program.
Where can I find South Othello Water Users' water quality report?
As a community water system, South Othello Water Users must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1 each year, covering the previous calendar year. The system can provide a copy on request.
Other water systems in Adams County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Othello Water Department | Adams | 8,755 | Community | Groundwater |
| Hatton Coulee Rest Area | Adams | 3,882 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Schrag Eb/Wb Rest Areas | Adams | 3,734 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Ritzville Water Department | Adams | 1,725 | Community | Groundwater |
| Lind Town of | Adams | 903 | Community | Groundwater |
| Adams County Water Dist #1 | Adams | 870 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “South Othello Water Users, PWSID WA5382200, Washington”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/washington/south-othello-water-users-wa5382200 (data as of October 1, 2026).