Historical Compliance Records OR 3 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

City of Amity

EPA ID: OR4100041 ยท 1,810 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for City of Amity (OR4100041): 3 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Although 20 violations appeared on City of Amity's record, each is listed as resolved; the system serves about 1,810 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,810
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
20
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
5
Contaminants Flagged
$470K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Amity Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$91,731
Median Household Income
77,416
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
18%
Disadvantaged Population
47th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with City of Amity have a median household income of $91,731 and about 77,416 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Amity's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Oregon

Netarts Water District
1,800 people
13 violations
1 violation
5 violations
2 violations
7 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $15,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

City of Amity, (EPA ID: OR4100041) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 1,810 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 20 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 18 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
February 1, 2026 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Archived
December 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Resolved
December 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Health-based Archived
March 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2023 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 6 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 6 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 3 Yes
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring & Reporting 3 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 2 No

Health Risk Details

E. coli (EPA limit: MCLG of zero; positive samples require repeat testing under the Revised Total Coliform Rule)

Some E. coli strains can cause severe GI illness and kidney failure, especially in children At-risk groups: children under 5, elderly, immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women.

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): UV disinfection, chlorination, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
Below the reporting limit No 2024-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

2 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2. 1 of 3 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by OR or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for City of Amity (OR4100041) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Amity water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of Amity; its 20 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Amity serve?

City of Amity serves approximately 1,810 people across 3 ZIP codes in Oregon.

Where does City of Amity get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 20 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does City of Amity serve? ▼
City of Amity serves approximately 1,810 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is City of Amity's water source? ▼
City of Amity draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Amity's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with City of Amity? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to City of Amity have a median household income of $91,731 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Amity get its water? ▼
City of Amity's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Amity (OR): 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/or4100041/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

City of Amity (EPA ID: OR4100041) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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