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Saint Benedict, OR Water Safety: 66/100 (2026)

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03

Based on current EPA data, Saint Benedict, OR reflects fair but uneven tap water safety.

How Saint Benedict Compares

Saint Benedict66/100

Oregon avg78/100

National avg67/100

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs with Violations

C · 66

Avg Safety Score

Zone 3

Radon Risk (Low)

Water Systems Serving Saint Benedict

A single utility carries the primary residential water load in Saint Benedict, OR — the dominant provider across 1 federally tracked system.

SCOTTS MILLS, CITY OF

Serves ~421 people

/100

Overview

We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Saint Benedict, Oregon (population ~135), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 421 people region-wide.

No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Saint Benedict — an excellent indicator of water quality.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Saint Benedict: C (66/100)

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

Saint Benedict water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

Lead data: not yet available for Saint Benedict
0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code	Safety Score	System	Population
97373	C	SCOTTS MILLS, CITY OF	421

All ZIP Codes in Saint Benedict

97373 [C]

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.

CDC Health Data for Saint Benedict

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). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 11.6% ↑

Diabetes 10.5% ↑

Mental Health 16.5% ↑

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

What You Can Do in Saint Benedict

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. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Saint Benedict, OR

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant data, and water system grades

0 EPA violations

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Air Quality

AQI data, wildfire smoke risk, mold risk, and health tips

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Home Safety

Composite safety score, remediation costs, equity trap analysis

66/100 safety score

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water safe to drink in Saint Benedict, OR?

Saint Benedict has an average water safety score of 66/100 (Grade C). No EPA violations on record. Check individual ZIP code reports for details specific to your neighborhood.

How does Saint Benedict compare to Oregon average?

Saint Benedict has an average water safety score of 66/100, which is below the Oregon state average of 78/100.

How many water systems serve Saint Benedict?

Saint Benedict is served by 1 public water system across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 135 people.

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