Water System Report OR

City of Carlton

EPA ID: OR4100171 · 2,270 people served · 1 ZIP code

With a five-year violation-free history, City of Carlton delivers safe water to 2,270 residents.

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

2,270
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$473K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2024) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$95,121
Median Household Income
4,285
Service Area Population
18%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Carlton serves a community with a median household income of $95,121 and an estimated 4,285 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Carlton'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
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Yamhill 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

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Oregon

City of Waldport
2,300 people
0 violations
City of Willamina
2,239 people
0 violations
City of Rogue River
2,345 people
A 14 violations
City of Clatskanie
2,188 people
C 103 violations
City of Union
2,162 people
B 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $700

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.

System Overview

City of Carlton, (EPA ID: OR4100171) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 2,270 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 97111 in Carlton.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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

ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Carlton (OR4100171) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Carlton water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, City of Carlton has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does City of Carlton serve?

City of Carlton serves approximately 2,270 people across 1 ZIP code in Oregon.

Where does City of Carlton 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
82
Unknown Material
1,034
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 2023-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,270
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

Should I use a water filter?
City of Carlton meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Carlton serve?
City of Carlton serves approximately 2,270 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Carlton's water source?
City of Carlton draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Carlton's service area?
The City of Carlton service area has a median household income of $95,121. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Carlton get its water?
City of Carlton'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.
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