Water Quality Report

Junction City, OR (97448): 2 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 3 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Junction City Water Utilities)

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 97448 in Junction City, OR contain 2 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 2 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level 0.0013 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2026-06-30
NFIP Claim History Claim records 14 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 2 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0013 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
  • Flood 14 cumulative NFIP claim records. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
2 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
3
Water Systems
7,000
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0013 mg/L
Reported Lead Result
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low
$411K
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
96/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
Unknown
Evidence missing
EPA radon zone
100/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
100/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
Unknown
Indoor environment
100/100
Outdoor environment
100/100

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

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Safety & Health (6) MODERATE

Your Water System

ZIP code 97448 in Junction City, Oregon is mapped to the water system Junction City Water Utilities (EPA ID: OR4100418). This system provides water to approximately 7,000 people from groundwater sources.

There are 3 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Junction City Water Utilities OR4100418 7,000 Groundwater
Eugene Water & Electric Board OR4100287 176,000 Surface water
Kountry Village OR4101002 60 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 Junction City Water Utilities (OR4100418) on EPA.gov.

4 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
Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Junction City has 14 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 97448 was built around 1974. 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 Junction City is 1974; 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 97448 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 2 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 97448 (primary system: Junction City Water Utilities), 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 97448's water come from?

The recorded water source for Junction City Water Utilities, a system mapped to ZIP code 97448, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 7,000 people.

How can I get my water tested in Junction City?

If Junction City Water Utilities 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 97448 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 97448 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0013 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2026-06-30). 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 97448?

97448 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Lane 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 97448?

FEMA records contain 14 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 97448; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is AE, 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). Junction City, OR (97448): 2 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/97448/
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Page version: October 2026.

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