Water System Report OR

Knappa Water Association

EPA ID: OR4100061 · 1,800 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero EPA violations over five years — Knappa Water Association has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 1,800.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

1,800
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$438K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Knappa Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$75,080
Median Household Income
17,738
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Knappa Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $75,080 and an estimated 17,738 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Knappa Water Association's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Clatsop County, Oregon rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

71 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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.

System Overview

Knappa Water Association (EPA ID: OR4100061) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 1,800 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 97103 in Astoria.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Knappa Water Association (OR4100061) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Knappa Water Association water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Knappa Water Association has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Knappa Water Association serve?

Knappa Water Association serves approximately 1,800 people across 1 ZIP code in Oregon.

Where does Knappa Water Association get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
343
Unknown Material
280
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,800
Reported to Oregon

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Knappa Water Association meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Knappa Water Association serve?
Knappa Water Association serves approximately 1,800 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Knappa Water Association's water source?
Knappa Water Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Knappa Water Association's service area?
The Knappa Water Association service area has a median household income of $75,080. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Knappa Water Association get its water?
Knappa Water Association's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
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