Redmond, OR: 5 Violations - Home Safety 98/100
1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Redmond: A.
Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.
Redmond, OR carries a grade in ZipCheckup's upper tier; any health-based violations on record should be checked per water system.
How Redmond Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Redmond Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 5 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0028 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 26% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 11.77.
Redmond's Water Providers
3 systems shown for Redmond, OR, from 5 on the federal list.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Redmond, Oregon, covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 44,287 people. 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 Redmond: A (98/100)
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
Redmond water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0028 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 8 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97756 | A | 5 | 0 | Redmond Water Department |
All ZIP Codes in Redmond
- 97756 [A] - 5 violations
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
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Redmond Community Health Snapshot
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
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
What's in Redmond's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Redmond Infrastructure Age
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
For Redmond, the median build year stands at 1991; the figures below show the share of homes from each era.
Most homes in Redmond 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.
Redmond: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
Roughly 26% of homes in Redmond were built before 1986, when federal law restricted lead in new plumbing.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Redmond, OR