Historical Compliance Records OR

Ponderosa Pines Water Company

EPA ID: OR4100106 ยท 900 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Ponderosa Pines Water Company (OR4100106): 3 EPA violations in the last five years. Although 3 violations appeared on Ponderosa Pines Water Company's record, all have been remedied - currently compliant, 900 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

900
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
1
Contaminants Flagged
$443K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ponderosa Pines Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$69,831
Median Household Income
19,684
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
40%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ponderosa Pines Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $69,831 and an estimated 19,684 residents across its service area. Approximately 40% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Ponderosa Pines Water Company'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

29 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
42 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 41% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Ponderosa Pines Water Company compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Ponderosa Pines Water Company (EPA ID: OR4100106) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 900 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 3 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 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
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment 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
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Ponderosa Pines Water Company (OR4100106) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ponderosa Pines Water Company water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Ponderosa Pines Water Company; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Ponderosa Pines Water Company serve?

Ponderosa Pines Water Company serves approximately 900 people across 2 ZIP codes in Oregon.

Where does Ponderosa Pines Water Company get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Ponderosa Pines Water Company's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Ponderosa Pines Water Company serve?
Ponderosa Pines Water Company serves approximately 900 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Ponderosa Pines Water Company's water source?
Ponderosa Pines Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Ponderosa Pines Water Company's service area?
The Ponderosa Pines Water Company service area has a median household income of $69,831. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Ponderosa Pines Water Company get its water?
Ponderosa Pines Water Company'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.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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