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Water Quality Report
B 83

Portland, OR (97216): 1 Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 83/100

EPA data for Portland Water Bureau

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 97216 in Portland, OR contain 1 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score
B 83/100
Water Quality Concerns 1 non-health-based violation record in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level 0.0049 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-12-31
NFIP Claim History N/A
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 1 violation (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0049 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
1 violation
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record Consumer Confidence Report: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
B
ZIP-level Home Safety model score: 83 / 100
Home Safety Score higher than 67% of ZIP codes nationwide
1
Water System
666,200
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Surface water
Water Source
0.00489 mg/L
Reported Lead Result2.1× the national median for this measure
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate
$439K
Median Home Value14% above state median ($385K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: 83/100

This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
98/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
50/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
100/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
99/100
Indoor environment
50/100
Outdoor environment
100/100

Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (7) MODERATE

Your Water System

ZIP code 97216 in Portland, Oregon is mapped to the water system Portland Water Bureau (EPA ID: OR4100657). This system provides water to approximately 666,200 people from surface water sources.

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Portland Water Bureau (OR4100657) on EPA.gov.

5 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records

Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 97216 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.

The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.

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Environmental Hazards (10) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Protect Your Home in Portland

Based on local data for ZIP 97216, these services may benefit homeowners in your area.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 97216 was built around 1963. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.

Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Window Replacement

The median build year of homes in Portland is 1963; check the age and condition of your own windows. ENERGY STAR windows can save $101–$583/year on energy bills.

Typical cost: Window replacement: typically $300–$800 per window installed

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Roofing Inspection & Repair

Homes built around 1963 may be on their second or third roof. A professional inspection can catch damage before leaks start.

Typical cost: Roof inspection: typically $75–$300; repairs $300–$1,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 97216 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 1 violation since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 97216 (primary system: Portland Water Bureau), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 97216's water come from?

The recorded water source for Portland Water Bureau, a system mapped to ZIP code 97216, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 666,200 people.

How does Portland water compare to the national average?

Portland's Home Safety Score ranks better than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 66% of ZIP codes within Oregon.

How can I get my water tested in Portland?

If Portland Water Bureau supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

Is lead a concern in 97216 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 97216 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.00489 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2025-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 97216?

97216 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Multnomah County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Portland, OR (97216): 1 Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 83/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/97216/
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Page version: October 2026.

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