Diamond, OR Water Safety: 53/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
Monitoring data across Diamond reveals a persistent pattern of below-average compliance in OR — multiple service areas carry documented health violations, and the data has shown little overall improvement over recent EPA reporting cycles.
How Diamond Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
What You Should Know About Diamond Water
- Homes built before 1986: 87% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $400 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 15.96 — above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Diamond
A single dominant system supplies most of Diamond, OR. That utility controls infrastructure decisions, rate structures, and EPA compliance reporting for most residential addresses served across those 1 tracked system.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Diamond, Oregon (population ~54), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 2,730 people region-wide.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Diamond — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Diamond: D (53/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Diamond water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Diamond
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97722 | D | BURNS WATER DEPARTMENT | 2,730 |
All ZIP Codes in Diamond
- 97722 [D]
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.
Health Outcomes in Diamond
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Housing & Infrastructure in Diamond
With 87% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
When a city's housing median build year is 1953, as in Diamond, the implication for water quality research is straightforward: municipal-level data captures what leaves the treatment plant, but household plumbing from before 1986 determines what actually arrives at the tap. In cities where older housing predominates, that gap between system-level and household-level data is widest.
Over half of homes in Diamond were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Diamond Homeowners
Because property values in Diamond comfortably exceed estimated remediation costs, the equity impact here is proportionally small.
Remediation costs in Diamond are relatively low compared to home values. The $0–$800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 35% below the Oregon average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Diamond
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
When older housing represents 87% of the local inventory or aggregate readings approach the federal action level, an in-home check becomes the standard way to translate citywide averages into the specific reality of an individual Diamond address.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
What You Can Do in Diamond
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages — your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. An NSF-certified pitcher or under-sink filter removes most common contaminants.
- Check your home's plumbing. With 87% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
- Review your water system's CCR. Your utility publishes an annual Consumer Confidence Report with detailed test results. Request it or find it online.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Diamond, OR