Historical Compliance Records OR

City of Canyonville

EPA ID: OR4100169 ยท 1,662 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Canyonville (OR4100169): 31 EPA violations in the last five years. Despite the 31 historical violations in its record, City of Canyonville has cleared every one and now meets EPA standards serving 1,662 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,662
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
31
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
26
Contaminants Flagged
$238K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Canyonville Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$53,514
Median Household Income
15,161
Service Area Population
59%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Canyonville serves a community with a median household income of $53,514 and an estimated 15,161 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: 59% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Canyonville'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
13 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 81% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Canyonville compares to EPA limits

PFOA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Chlorodibromomethane 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Bromate 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L
Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults

What This Means For You

PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Bromate at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Chlorodibromomethane was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Hines Water Department
1,645 people
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1,630 people
31 violations
Hillsboro-cherry Grove
1,628 people
B 4 violations
City of Nehalem
1,700 people
1 violation

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

City of Canyonville, (EPA ID: OR4100169) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 1,662 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 31 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 31 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
December 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2024 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2024 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2024 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 PFOA Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 PFNA Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Monochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Dichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Bromodichloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Dibromochloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Bromoform Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Chlorodibromomethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Trichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Monobromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Dibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Bromochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Bromodichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Tribromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
E. coli Microbiological 4 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 2 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
PFOA PFAS 1 No
PFNA PFAS 1 No
Monochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromodichloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dibromochloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromoform Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Chlorodibromomethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Trichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Monobromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.002 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)

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

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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 City of Canyonville (OR4100169) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Canyonville water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of Canyonville; its 31 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Canyonville serve?

City of Canyonville serves approximately 1,662 people across 3 ZIP codes in Oregon.

Where does City of Canyonville get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in City of Canyonville's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Chlorodibromomethane, Bromate. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 City of Canyonville serve?
City of Canyonville serves approximately 1,662 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is City of Canyonville's water source?
City of Canyonville draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Canyonville's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Canyonville's service area?
The City of Canyonville service area has a median household income of $53,514. EPA EJScreen data classifies 59% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Canyonville get its water?
City of Canyonville'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Canyonville (OR): 31 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/or4100169/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

City of Canyonville (EPA ID: OR4100169) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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