Is BIRCH BAY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. BIRCH BAY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT 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 BIRCH BAY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

BIRCH BAY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT’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.

Birch Bay, WA · Whatcom County

BIRCH BAY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

BIRCH BAY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT 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 BIRCH BAY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT.

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): WA5395904
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 9,046
Service connections: 6,495
Ownership: local government
Water source: groundwater (wells)

BIRCH BAY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT is one of 112 community water systems in Washington in the 3,301 to 10,000 people size category, serving 9,046 people from groundwater.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 17 entries between 1991 and 2014, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2014.

Of the 17, 6 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 the Consumer Confidence Rule.

Violation history

Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2014 – September 22, 2014
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2013 – September 13, 2013
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
November 1, 2003 – November 30, 2003
Archived
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
October 1, 1999 – October 31, 1999
Archived
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
October 1, 1997 – October 31, 1997
Archived
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
June 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993
Archived
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
October 1, 1992 – October 31, 1992
Archived
Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
October 1, 1992 – October 31, 1992
Archived
Monitoring, Repeat Minor (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 1992 – August 31, 1992
Archived
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 1992 – August 31, 1992
Archived
Monitoring, Repeat Minor (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
July 1, 1992 – July 31, 1992
Archived
Monitoring, Repeat Minor (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
June 1, 1992 – June 30, 1992
Archived
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
June 1, 1992 – June 30, 1992
Archived
Monitoring, Repeat Minor (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
May 1, 1992 – May 31, 1992
Archived
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
March 1, 1992 – March 31, 1992
Archived
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
November 1, 1991 – November 30, 1991
Archived
Monitoring, Repeat Minor (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
November 1, 1991 – November 30, 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
July 1, 2014 – September 22, 2014	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2013 – September 13, 2013	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
November 1, 2003 – November 30, 2003	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Archived
October 1, 1999 – October 31, 1999	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Archived
October 1, 1997 – October 31, 1997	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Archived
June 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Archived
October 1, 1992 – October 31, 1992	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Archived
October 1, 1992 – October 31, 1992	Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Archived
August 1, 1992 – August 31, 1992	Monitoring, Repeat Minor (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Archived
August 1, 1992 – August 31, 1992	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Archived
July 1, 1992 – July 31, 1992	Monitoring, Repeat Minor (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Archived
June 1, 1992 – June 30, 1992	Monitoring, Repeat Minor (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Archived
June 1, 1992 – June 30, 1992	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Archived
May 1, 1992 – May 31, 1992	Monitoring, Repeat Minor (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Archived
March 1, 1992 – March 31, 1992	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Archived
November 1, 1991 – November 30, 1991	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Archived
November 1, 1991 – November 30, 1991	Monitoring, Repeat 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

September 22, 2014State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
September 13, 2013State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
October 31, 1999State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
October 31, 1999State Public Notification received1 linked violation
August 17, 1994Federal issued Formal Notice of Violation22 linked violations
October 31, 1992State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
August 31, 1992State Public Notification received1 linked violation
August 31, 1992State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
July 31, 1992State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
June 30, 1992State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
June 30, 1992State Public Notification received2 linked violations
May 31, 1992State Public Notification received1 linked violation
May 31, 1992State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
March 31, 1992State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
February 29, 1992State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
February 29, 1992State Public Notification received3 linked violations
January 31, 1992State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
December 31, 1991State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
November 30, 1991State Public Notification received1 linked violation
November 30, 1991State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
October 31, 1991State Public Notification received2 linked violations
October 31, 1991State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation

Common questions

Is BIRCH BAY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?: Yes. BIRCH BAY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT 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 BIRCH BAY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?: BIRCH BAY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does BIRCH BAY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT have any open drinking water violations on record?: As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for BIRCH BAY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT.
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

BIRCH BAY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT

Phone not on record

Birch Bay, WA 98230-9675