Monitoring Violations OR

City of Canyonville,

EPA ID: OR4100169 · 1,662 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Five-year compliance data for City of Canyonville, includes 5 violations the EPA has not yet marked resolved — those open findings are part of the utility's current enforcement profile, covering a service population of approximately 1,662 residents across the area it supplies.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

B · 75
Avg Safety Score
1,662
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
25
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.01 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
7
Contaminants Flagged
$240K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$53,514
Median Household Income
15,550
Service Area Population
59%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Canyonville, serves a community with a median household income of $53,514 and an estimated 15,550 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% 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.

🌊 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.

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

About 2% of homes in Douglas 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

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 78% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Canyonville, compares to EPA limits

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
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

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.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

E. coli at 6 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.

Fecal Coliform at 6 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Oregon

A 1 violation
Wickiup Water District
1,630 people
0 violations
Hillsboro-cherry Grove
1,628 people
0 violations
City of Nehalem
1,700 people
B 14 violations
City of John Day
1,617 people
B 3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,400
Total Estimated Cost $1,400

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 $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 $1,400 (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

CANYONVILLE, CITY OF (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 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (75/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

25 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
September 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
September 1, 2025 E. coli Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
March 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
December 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
November 1, 2024 E. coli Monitoring Resolved
November 1, 2024 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
May 1, 2024 E. coli Monitoring Unresolved
May 1, 2024 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2024 Lead Monitoring Resolved
November 1, 2023 E. coli Monitoring Resolved
November 1, 2023 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 E. coli Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
June 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring 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 7 No
E. coli Microbiological 6 No
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 6 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 3 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
97469 0.01 mg/L No N/A
97417 0.002 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

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

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

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?

City of Canyonville, has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does City of Canyonville, serve?

City of Canyonville, serves approximately 1,662 people across 4 ZIP codes in Oregon.

Where does City of Canyonville, 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
664
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,662
Reported to Oregon

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from City of Canyonville, safe to drink?
City of Canyonville, earns a B safety grade with 25 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in City of Canyonville,'s water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Surface Water Treatment Rule, E. coli. 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 4 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 0.01 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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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

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