Volatile Organic Compounds in Washington Well Water

In Washington, volatile organic compounds levels average 2.831 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 8.427 ppb. The EPA limit is 5 ppb. Currently 11.5% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 55,200 wells.

Testing for volatile organic compounds in Washington typically costs around $132. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for volatile organic compounds cost approximately $4,705.

The risk level for volatile organic compounds in Washington is rated as moderate. The state average of 2.831 ppb is 18.9% above the national average of 2.382 ppb.