Historical Compliance Records OR 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Cimmarron City Water System

EPA ID: OR4100112 ยท 450 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Cimmarron City Water System (OR4100112): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Cimmarron City Water System carries 2 resolved violations in the five-year EPA record - each has been formally closed, and the supplier, which serves approximately 450 people, now meets all applicable federal drinking water standards with no open enforcement activity remaining.

Data: EPA SDWIS

450
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00081 mg/L
Max Lead Level
2
Contaminants Flagged
$568K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cimmarron City Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$77,969
Median Household Income
42,543
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
30%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cimmarron City Water System serves a community with a median household income of $77,969 and an estimated 42,543 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Cimmarron City Water System'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.

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

Infrastructure Risk

33 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 47% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Cimmarron City Water System compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

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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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Cimmarron City Water System (EPA ID: OR4100112) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 450 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 97701 in Bend.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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
November 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 Yes
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00081 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 Cimmarron City Water System (OR4100112) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cimmarron City Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Cimmarron City Water System; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Cimmarron City Water System serve?

Cimmarron City Water System serves approximately 450 people across 1 ZIP code in Oregon.

Where does Cimmarron City Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Cimmarron City Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants 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 Cimmarron City Water System serve?
Cimmarron City Water System serves approximately 450 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Cimmarron City Water System's water source?
Cimmarron City Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Cimmarron City Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00081 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Cimmarron City Water System's service area?
The Cimmarron City Water System service area has a median household income of $77,969. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Cimmarron City Water System get its water?
Cimmarron City Water System'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Cimmarron City Water System (EPA ID: OR4100112) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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