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26,043 people served · 35 water systems
Gig Harbor, Washington is a small city with 26,043 residents served by 35 distinct public water systems. Water service covers ZIP codes 98332, 98335.
Gig Harbor's drinking water utilities have maintained full EPA compliance over the most recent five-year reporting window — no health-based MCL exceedances have been recorded.
Last updated: 2026-05-18 · Source: EPA SDWIS
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Centered on ZIP-code centroids of water systems serving this city.
EPA Maximum Contaminant Level exceedances reported by water systems serving Gig Harbor. Each entry explains the contaminant, the health risk, and recommended precautions, and links to a full guide.
No health-based violations in the last 5 years.
Gig Harbor's water systems have met EPA health-based Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) requirements throughout the EPA reporting window. This does not mean zero detection of regulated contaminants — it means all measured concentrations remained below their federal action levels.
DRIFTWOOD POINT WATER SYSTEM
PWSID: WA5302667
143 served
GLEN COVE WATER INC.
PWSID: WA5303606
223 served
MOUNTAIN PARK WATER SYSTEM
PWSID: WA5309314
198 served
COUNTRY CORNER MOBILE HOME PARK
PWSID: WA5306456
95 served
KOOLEY S HARBOR ESTATES
PWSID: WA5311514
58 served
CANTERWOOD WATER SYSTEM
PWSID: WA5305859
1,805 served
FOREST HILLS WATER SYSTEM
PWSID: WA5312613
140 served
FOREST BEACH WATER SYSTEM
PWSID: WA5325900
204 served
SOUTH FOX ISLAND WATER SYSTEM
PWSID: WA5315532
493 served
FOREST PARK WATER SYSTEM
PWSID: WA5325943
120 served
LAKE OF THE WOODS COMMUNITY CLUB
PWSID: WA5344387
870 served
GIG HARBOR WATER DEPT
PWSID: WA5327600
16,510 served
WAUNA EASLEY
PWSID: WA5339740
66 served
POINT FOSDICK
PWSID: WA5343040
209 served
KOPACHUCK RIDGE WATER DISTRICT
PWSID: WA5328090
185 served
EAST GIG HARBOR WATER DISTRICT
PWSID: WA5331050
410 served
MINTER BEACH ESTATES
PWSID: WA5355160
116 served
MOORELAND WATER CORP
PWSID: WA5356150
68 served
PINE ROAD ESTATES
PWSID: WA5337286
55 served
KEY CENTER WATER SYSTEM
PWSID: WA5338450
561 served
KEY RIDGE WATER SYSTEM
PWSID: WA5348466
63 served
WASHINGTON STATE CORRECTIONS-WOMEN
PWSID: WA5369945
1,205 served
MINTER VIEW WATER SYSTEM
PWSID: WA5357396
40 served
OLYMPIC SUNSET WEST
PWSID: WA5363494
410 served
VINSON S VILLA MHP/ROY WYE INN
PWSID: WA5391925
40 served
WOLLOCHET HARBOR CLUB INC
PWSID: WA5398075
221 served
SHAWNEE HILLS WATER SYSTEM
PWSID: WA5377957
83 served
SHORE ACRES WATER COMPANY
PWSID: WA5378455
540 served
SUNNYVIEW TERRACE ASSOCIATION INC
PWSID: WA5385605
45 served
WEATHERSWOOD VISTA WATER DISTRICT
PWSID: WA5393950
210 served
WHITEMAN COVE WATER DISTRICT
PWSID: WA5396527
53 served
AGOTARAS WATER SYSTEM
PWSID: WA5361390
138 served
NORTHWOODS
PWSID: WA5362100
35 served
ROSEMOUNT
PWSID: WA5374375
320 served
SEA VIEW
PWSID: WA5376920
111 served
This overview reflects EPA SDWIS data published as of 2026-05-18. It covers active Community Water Systems (CWS) that remained within federal Maximum Contaminant Levels during the past five-year EPA reporting window. For up-to-the-minute information, request a current Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, or review the EPA's public dashboard.
This city's water had no EPA health-based violations in the last 5 years.
Gig Harbor has 0 EPA health-based water violations in the last 5 years across 35 water systems serving 26,043 people.
Using an NSF-certified water filter is recommended if your area has violations involving lead, arsenic, or PFAS. For other contaminants, consult your local water utility. Check the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) for detailed guidance.
Request your water utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), which is required by the EPA. Follow the utility's guidance on boil water advisories. Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking if you have older plumbing. Use an NSF-certified filter if needed based on your water system's violations.
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