Nitrates

Information

Your City Drinking Water is Safe

If you are a City of Centralia water customer with a City water meter, your drinking water is safe to drink.  Centralia’s drinking water meets all Washington State Department of Health Standards. Nitrate levels in Centralia’s drinking water are well below health concern levels.

You can view the latest test results here:

City of Centralia Water Quality Report 

Washington State Department of Health Database - Centralia Public Works Water System ID 12200 

About the Fords Prairie Nitrate Plume

A nitrate plume has been found in the Ford Prairie Area (Mayberry Road, Rancho Road, Karla Court)

• The plume affects private wells in the Fords Prairie area, which are under County Jurisdiction.  Map *COMING SOON* 
• The City of Centralia is working with the County to extend City Water and Wastewater (Sewer) utility services to the affected area through a State funded grant.  

For information regarding nitrates and your health, or information regarding private wells outside of city limits please contact Lewis County Public Health & Social Services.