Yakima, WA · Yakima County
YAK CO - BUENA WATER SYSTEM Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
YAK CO - BUENA WATER SYSTEM 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 YAK CO - BUENA WATER SYSTEM.
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)
- WA5334301
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 952
- Service connections
- 238
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
YAK CO - BUENA WATER SYSTEM is one of 428 community water systems in Washington in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 952 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 4 entries between 1996 and 2023, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2023.
All 4 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 and inorganic chemicals.
Violation history
Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—Revised Total Coliform Rule
November 1, 2023 – November 30, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Nitrate
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 1997 – August 31, 1997
ArchivedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
March 1, 1996 – March 31, 1996
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2023 – November 30, 2023 | Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) | Revised Total Coliform Rule | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022 | Monitoring, Regular | Nitrate | — | Resolved |
| August 1, 1997 – August 31, 1997 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Archived |
| March 1, 1996 – March 31, 1996 | Monitoring, Routine Major (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
- December 4, 2023State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- September 6, 2023State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- December 31, 1992State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
Common questions
Is YAK CO - BUENA WATER SYSTEM required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. YAK CO - BUENA WATER SYSTEM 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 YAK CO - BUENA WATER SYSTEM’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- YAK CO - BUENA WATER SYSTEM’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does YAK CO - BUENA WATER SYSTEM have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for YAK CO - BUENA WATER SYSTEM.
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
YAK CO - BUENA WATER SYSTEM
Phone not on record
Yakima, WA 98901