Historical Compliance Records OR 3 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Laurel Acres Water Company Inc.

EPA ID: OR4100217 ยท 50 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Laurel Acres Water Company Inc. (OR4100217): 3 past health-based violations, since resolved. In the five-year tracking period, Laurel Acres Water Company Inc. filed 28 violations - each has been cleared, and the utility now meets all federal standards for its 50 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

50
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
28
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
4
Contaminants Flagged
$480K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Laurel Acres Water Company Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$87,308
Median Household Income
29,598
Service Area Population
9%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Laurel Acres Water Company Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $87,308 and an estimated 29,598 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Laurel Acres Water Company Inc.'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 80% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Laurel Acres Water Company Inc. compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Contaminant 0700 at 20 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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 $2,200 (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

Laurel Acres Water Company Inc. (EPA ID: OR4100217) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 50 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 97116 in Forest Grove.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 28 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 28 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
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
April 23, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 23, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
December 1, 2021 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 20 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 5 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment 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 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 Laurel Acres Water Company Inc. (OR4100217) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laurel Acres Water Company Inc. water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Laurel Acres Water Company Inc.; its 28 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Laurel Acres Water Company Inc. serve?

Laurel Acres Water Company Inc. serves approximately 50 people across 1 ZIP code in Oregon.

Where does Laurel Acres Water Company Inc. get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Laurel Acres Water Company Inc.'s water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 0700, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 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 Laurel Acres Water Company Inc. serve?
Laurel Acres Water Company Inc. serves approximately 50 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Laurel Acres Water Company Inc.'s water source?
Laurel Acres Water Company Inc. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Laurel Acres Water Company Inc.'s service area?
The Laurel Acres Water Company Inc. service area has a median household income of $87,308. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Laurel Acres Water Company Inc. get its water?
Laurel Acres Water Company Inc.'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

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1

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