Is BELFERN WEST required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. BELFERN WEST is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.

When is BELFERN WEST’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

BELFERN WEST’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.

What is a Consumer Confidence Report?

A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.

Lynden, WA · Whatcom County

BELFERN WEST Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

BELFERN WEST must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.

As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for BELFERN WEST.

Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Washington’s official records. Always confirm current status with Washington before making decisions based on this information.

System facts

System ID (PWSID): WA5309899
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 60
Service connections: 24
Ownership: privately owned
Water source: groundwater (wells)

BELFERN WEST is one of 3,227 community water systems in Washington in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 60 people from groundwater.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 25 entries between 1991 and 2017, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2017.

Of the 25, 10 are monitoring and reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset — rather than findings about the water itself. The record involves the Total Coliform Rules, inorganic chemicals, and synthetic organic chemicals.

Violation history

Monitoring, Regular
—
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2019
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE
January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2019
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Single Sample
Health-based
Nitrate
October 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Nitrate
April 1, 2006 – June 30, 2006
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
April 1, 2006 – April 30, 2006
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Diquat
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Single Sample
Health-based
Nitrate
October 1, 2004 – December 31, 2004
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Single Sample
Health-based
Nitrate
October 1, 2004 – December 31, 2004
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
September 1, 2004 – September 30, 2004
Archived
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
March 1, 2004 – March 31, 2004
Archived
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
December 1, 2003 – December 31, 2003
Archived
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Single Sample
Health-based
Nitrate
October 1, 2003 – December 31, 2003
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Single Sample
Health-based
Nitrate
July 1, 2003 – September 30, 2003
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Single Sample
Health-based
Nitrate
January 1, 2003 – March 31, 2003
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
September 1, 2000 – September 30, 2000
Archived
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
June 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996
Archived
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
December 1, 1995 – December 31, 1995
Archived
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
November 1, 1995 – November 30, 1995
Archived
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 1994 – August 31, 1994
Archived
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
January 1, 1993 – January 31, 1993
Archived
Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
December 1, 1992 – December 31, 1992
Archived
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
November 1, 1992 – November 30, 1992
Archived
Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
November 1, 1992 – November 30, 1992
Archived
Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
October 1, 1992 – October 31, 1992
Archived
Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
December 1, 1991 – December 31, 1991
Archived

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2019	Monitoring, Regular	ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE	—	Resolved
January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2019	Monitoring, Regular	1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE	—	Resolved
October 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Single Sample	Nitrate	Health-based	Resolved
April 1, 2006 – June 30, 2006	Monitoring, Regular	Nitrate	—	Resolved
April 1, 2006 – April 30, 2006	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Archived
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007	Monitoring, Regular	Diquat	—	Resolved
October 1, 2004 – December 31, 2004	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Single Sample	Nitrate	Health-based	Resolved
October 1, 2004 – December 31, 2004	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Single Sample	Nitrate	Health-based	Resolved
September 1, 2004 – September 30, 2004	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Archived
March 1, 2004 – March 31, 2004	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Archived
December 1, 2003 – December 31, 2003	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Archived
October 1, 2003 – December 31, 2003	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Single Sample	Nitrate	Health-based	Resolved
July 1, 2003 – September 30, 2003	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Single Sample	Nitrate	Health-based	Resolved
January 1, 2003 – March 31, 2003	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Single Sample	Nitrate	Health-based	Resolved
September 1, 2000 – September 30, 2000	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Archived
June 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Archived
December 1, 1995 – December 31, 1995	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Archived
November 1, 1995 – November 30, 1995	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Archived
August 1, 1994 – August 31, 1994	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Archived
January 1, 1993 – January 31, 1993	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Archived
December 1, 1992 – December 31, 1992	Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Archived
November 1, 1992 – November 30, 1992	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Archived
November 1, 1992 – November 30, 1992	Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Archived
October 1, 1992 – October 31, 1992	Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Archived
December 1, 1991 – December 31, 1991	Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Archived

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)

Enforcement actions

June 16, 2021State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
November 7, 2013State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
January 1, 2008State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
January 1, 2007State Compliance achieved8 linked violations
June 12, 2003State Compliance achieved9 linked violations
November 30, 1992State Violation/Reminder Notice9 linked violations
September 30, 1992State Violation/Reminder Notice4 linked violations
June 30, 1992State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation

Common questions

Is BELFERN WEST required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?: Yes. BELFERN WEST is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is BELFERN WEST’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?: BELFERN WEST’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does BELFERN WEST have any open drinking water violations on record?: As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for BELFERN WEST.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?: A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.

Contact

BELFERN WEST

Phone not on record

Lynden, WA 98264