Canyon City Water Department
EPA ID: OR4100165 · 666 people served · 1 ZIP code
Canyon City Water Department shows 8 open EPA violations in current federal records for approximately 666 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Canyon City Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Canyon City Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $85,455 and an estimated 1,417 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 100% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Canyon City Water Department'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.
About 2% of homes in Grant County, Oregon rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Canyon City Water Department compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 0800 at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
E. coli at 2 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.
Contaminant 3028 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
E. coli was detected in this water system. UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Canyon City Water Department (EPA ID: OR4100165) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 666 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 97820 in Canyon City.
Average Home Safety Score: B (78/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0800 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 1, 2025 | E. coli | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| June 1, 2024 | Contaminant 0800 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| December 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0800 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0800 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 9, 2023 | E. coli | Health-based | Unresolved |
| May 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0800 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 0800 | Other Violation | 5 | No |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 2 | Yes |
| Contaminant 3028 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
E. coli (EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action))
Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children At-risk groups: children under 5, elderly, immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women.
Removal methods: UV disinfection (99.99%), chlorination, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97820 | 0.00186 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
- 97820 — Canyon City
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Canyon City Water Department (OR4100165) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Canyon City Water Department water safe to drink?
Canyon City Water Department has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Canyon City Water Department serve?
Canyon City Water Department serves approximately 666 people across 1 ZIP code in Oregon.
Where does Canyon City Water Department get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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