Public water system · WA5384850
ActiveSumas Rural Water Association
Community water system in Whatcom County, Washington, drawing primarily on purchased groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
612
Service connections
199
Primary source
GWP
Purchased groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2015-01-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2005-05-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Archived |
| 2000-01-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Unaddressed |
| 1999-10-19 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 1994-06-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Archived |
| 1993-09-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Archived |
| 1993-03-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Archived |
| 1992-12-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Archived |
| 1992-11-01 | 25 | 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1992-11-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Archived |
| 1992-10-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Archived |
Sumas Rural Water Association: frequently asked questions
Is Sumas Rural Water Association's water safe to drink?
Sumas Rural Water Association 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 Sumas Rural Water Association?
Sumas Rural Water Association (PWSID WA5384850) is a private-owned community water system, regulated by the WA state drinking water program.
How many people does Sumas Rural Water Association serve?
Sumas Rural Water Association reports serving 612 people through 199 service connections in Whatcom County, Washington.
Where does Sumas Rural Water Association get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased 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 |
| Ferndale | Whatcom | 19,305 | Community | Groundwater |
| 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 |