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Happy Valley, OR: 22 Violations - Home Safety 76/100

1 ZIP code · 4 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Happy Valley: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

Within Happy Valley, OR, the available records add up to an upper-tier grade; that grade describes records, not the water at a given faucet.

How Happy Valley Compares

Happy Valley76/100
Oregon avg85/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
B · 76
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$656K
Median Home Value
$500
Est. Remediation (0.1% of home value)

Happy Valley Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 22 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0049 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 32% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.12.

Water Systems Serving Happy Valley

Because each listed system has its own federal record, violations at one of the 3 shown below do not apply to the others among the 4 tied to Happy Valley, OR.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Happy Valley, Oregon (population ~33,685), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 767,067 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Happy Valley: B (76/100)

Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:

Factor What It Measures
Water Quality EPA violations and compliance history
PFAS MCL Screen UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs
Radon Risk EPA radon zone classification
Annual AQI EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days

Water Sources

Happy Valley water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0049 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 8 1
Nitrate Inorganic 6 1
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Organic 4 1
Trichloroethylene Organic 4 1
Tetrachloroethylene Organic 4 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
97086 B 22 0 Sunrise Water Authority

All ZIP Codes in Happy Valley

  • 97086 [B] - 22 violations

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

CDC Health Data for Happy Valley

11.6%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
10.5%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
16.5%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 11.6% ↑
Diabetes 10.5% ↑
Mental Health 16.5% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Key Contaminants Detected in Happy Valley

Lead and Copper Rule 8 violations
Treatment Technique
Developmental delays in children, kidney damage
Nitrate 6 violations
Inorganic · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 10 mg/L
Blue baby syndrome in infants
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene 4 violations
Organic

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

How Old Is Happy Valley's Housing Stock?

1993
Median Build Year
32%
Built Before 1986
10%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Check your utility's service line inventory as well as your home's build year; in Happy Valley, where the median build year is 1993, both pieces help.

1993
Median Year Built
32%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
10%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (10%) 1970–1986 (22%) Post-1986 (68%)

Most homes in Happy Valley were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Happy Valley: Remediation Cost in Perspective

How large is the remediation estimate next to home prices in Happy Valley? Small in relative terms: it amounts to 1% of the median value or less, although the dollar figure below is still an estimate and actual costs vary by property and contractor.

Median Home Value
$655,700
Est. Remediation
$500
Remediation as % of home value 0.1%

Estimated remediation costs in Happy Valley can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 62% above the Oregon average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Happy Valley

32%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0049
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Happy Valley

4
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$49,684
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Happy Valley contains 4 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $49,684. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.

How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The $500 remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.

Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.

Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Happy Valley, OR

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Happy Valley, OR?
Happy Valley has an average Home Safety Score of 76/100 (Grade B) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 22 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Happy Valley?
EPA records list 22 EPA violations for Happy Valley water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Happy Valley water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Happy Valley is 0.0049 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Happy Valley compare to Oregon average?
Happy Valley has an average Home Safety Score of 76/100, which is below the Oregon state average of 85/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Happy Valley?
Our records map 4 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Happy Valley. The related population figure in our data is approximately 33,685 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Happy Valley?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Happy Valley: $500; modeled range $300 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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