Water System Report OR

Avion Wc - Greater Avion

EPA ID: OR4100091 ยท 35,332 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Avion Wc - Greater Avion (OR4100091): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Avion Wc - Greater Avion's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric - no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 35,332 residents year after year.

Data: EPA SDWIS

35,332
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$621K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Avion Wc - Greater Avion Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$89,094
Median Household Income
53,114
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
30%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Avion Wc - Greater Avion serves a community with a median household income of $89,094 and an estimated 53,114 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Avion Wc - Greater Avion'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

34 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 49% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.03 ppt, PFOS: 0.03 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,800
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Avion Wc - Greater Avion (EPA ID: OR4100091) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 35,332 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 97702 in Bend.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

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

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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 the full compliance record for Avion Wc - Greater Avion (OR4100091) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avion Wc - Greater Avion water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Avion Wc - Greater Avion in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Avion Wc - Greater Avion serve?

Avion Wc - Greater Avion serves approximately 35,332 people across 1 ZIP code in Oregon.

Where does Avion Wc - Greater Avion get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
203

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Avion Wc - Greater Avion meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Avion Wc - Greater Avion serve?
Avion Wc - Greater Avion serves approximately 35,332 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Avion Wc - Greater Avion's water source?
Avion Wc - Greater Avion draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Avion Wc - Greater Avion's service area?
The Avion Wc - Greater Avion service area has a median household income of $89,094. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Avion Wc - Greater Avion get its water?
Avion Wc - Greater Avion'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Avion Wc - Greater Avion, OR: Serves 35K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/or4100091/
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