Lane County, Oregon
35 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Spanning 35 ZIP codes, Lane County posts strong drinking water compliance — most systems have never triggered a health-based notice.
How Lane County Compares
How Lane County Compares
Lane County scores 5 points above the Oregon state average (78/100) and 15 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Lane County, Oregon
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.9 (asthma 12.2%, diabetes 10.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,688, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.391% avg pipe failure probability, 41% of ZIPs at high risk
63.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Lane County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 12 violations. Past 5 years: 37 total (37 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,688
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
165,983 housing units in Lane County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Lane County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lane County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Lane County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Lane County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eugene Water & Electric Board | 176,000 | 34 |
| 2 | City of Cottage Grove, | 10,879 | 33 |
| 3 | MAPLETON WATER DISTRICT | 600 | 32 |
| 4 | Springfield Utility Board | 62,100 | 21 |
| 5 | JUNCTION CITY WATER UTILITIES | 7,000 | 21 |
36 total water systems serve Lane County.
All ZIP Codes in Lane County
35 ZIP codes tracked in Lane County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 97475 | Springfield | 98 | A | 6 (1 health) | — |
| 2 | 97477 | Springfield | 94 | A | 6 (1 health) | $346K |
| 3 | 97487 | Veneta | 94 | A | 3 | $334K |
| 4 | 97489 | Walterville | 94 | A | 13 (1 health) | $430K |
| 5 | 97401 | Eugene | 93 | A | 1 | $472K |
| 6 | 97402 | Eugene | 93 | A | 1 | $330K |
| 7 | 97403 | Eugene | 93 | A | 1 | $551K |
| 8 | 97404 | Eugene | 93 | A | 1 | $398K |
| 9 | 97408 | Eugene | 93 | A | 1 | $535K |
| 10 | 97440 | Eugene | 93 | A | 1 | — |
| 11 | 97492 | Westfir | 92 | A | 7 | $222K |
| 12 | 97454 | Marcola | 91 | A | 6 | $422K |
| 13 | 97434 | Dorena | 90 | A | 19 (2 health) | $286K |
| 14 | 97439 | Florence | 90 | A | 1 | $365K |
| 15 | 97448 | Junction City | 89 | A | 21 (1 health) | $411K |
| 16 | 97405 | Eugene | 88 | A | 1 | $494K |
| 17 | 97413 | Blue River | 88 | A | 5 | $388K |
| 18 | 97426 | Creswell | 86 | A | 2 | $435K |
| 19 | 97452 | Lowell | 84 | B | 4 | $346K |
| 20 | 97478 | Springfield | 84 | B | 6 (1 health) | $361K |
| 21 | 97453 | Mapleton | 83 | B | 32 (2 health) | $337K |
| 22 | 97463 | Oakridge | 83 | B | 10 | $241K |
| 23 | 97424 | Cottage Grove | 81 | B | 12 (2 health) | $350K |
| 24 | 97430 | Deadwood | 73 | B | 0 | $356K |
| 25 | 97431 | Dexter | 73 | B | 19 (9 health) | $327K |
| 26 | 97437 | Elmira | 73 | B | 0 | $447K |
| 27 | 97438 | Fall Creek | 73 | B | 0 | $450K |
| 28 | 97455 | Pleasant Hill | 73 | B | 0 | $621K |
| 29 | 97461 | Noti | 73 | B | 0 | $449K |
| 30 | 97480 | Swisshome | 73 | B | 0 | $278K |
| 31 | 97490 | Walton | 73 | B | 0 | $385K |
| 32 | 97493 | Westlake | 73 | B | 0 | $464K |
| 33 | 97409 | Alvadore | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 34 | 97419 | Cheshire | 66 | C | 0 | $528K |
| 35 | 97451 | Lorane | 66 | C | 0 | $360K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lane County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 63.8% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Lane County, Oregon
Overview
Lane County in Oregon covers 35 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100).
24 of 35 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 20 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.