Water Quality Report

Gold Beach, OR (97444): 41 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 2 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: City of Gold Beach)

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 97444 in Gold Beach, OR contain 41 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 N/A
Water Quality Concerns 41 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk Moderate 0.0081 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2024-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 37 claims
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 41 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0081 mg/L is below the EPA action level, but EPA's health goal for lead is zero; filtration is advisable.
  • Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
  • Flood 37 cumulative NFIP claim records. Check the current FEMA map for a specific address.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
41 violations
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
2
Water Systems
3,000
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Surface water
Water Source
0.00814 mg/L
Reported Lead Result3.5× the national median for this measure
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low
$396K
Median Home ValueState median: $385K

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
20/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
Unknown
Evidence missing
EPA radon zone
100/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
Unknown
Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water
Unknown
Indoor environment
100/100
Outdoor environment
Unknown

Coverage: 2 of 4 components and 1 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (6) MODERATE

Your Water System

ZIP code 97444 in Gold Beach, Oregon is mapped to the water system City of Gold Beach (EPA ID: OR4101059). This system provides water to approximately 3,000 people from surface water sources.

There are 2 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
City of Gold Beach, OR4101059 3,000 Surface water
Nesika Beach-ophir Water District OR4100329 1,500 Groundwater

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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 City of Gold Beach (OR4101059) on EPA.gov.

3 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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Environmental Hazards (11) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (6) MODERATE

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Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Gold Beach has 37 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 97444 was built around 1971. 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 Gold Beach is 1971; 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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 97444 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 41 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 97444 (primary system: City of Gold Beach), 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 97444's water come from?

The recorded water source for City of Gold Beach, a system mapped to ZIP code 97444, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 3,000 people.

How can I get my water tested in Gold Beach?

If City of Gold Beach 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 97444 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 97444 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.00814 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2024-12-31). 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 97444?

97444 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Curry County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 97444?

FEMA records contain 37 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 97444; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is X, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Gold Beach, OR (97444): 41 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/97444/
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Page version: October 2026.

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