Water System Report OR

City of Corvallis

EPA ID: OR4100225 ยท 61,468 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Corvallis (OR4100225): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero EPA violations over five years - City of Corvallis has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 61,468.

Data: EPA SDWIS

A ยท 100
Avg Safety Score
61,468
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0014 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$482K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$69,127
Median Household Income
81,237
Service Area Population
15%
Disadvantaged Population
38th
Poverty Percentile
33th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Corvallis serves a community with a median household income of $69,127 and an estimated 81,237 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Corvallis'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
68th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 68th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 67% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $900
Water Filtration $225
Total Estimated Cost $1,125

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 Corvallis, (EPA ID: OR4100225) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 61,468 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (100/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 4 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0014 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)

Need help with your water quality?

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

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

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 Corvallis (OR4100225) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Corvallis water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Corvallis in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Corvallis serve?

City of Corvallis serves approximately 61,468 people across 4 ZIP codes in Oregon.

Where does City of Corvallis get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
232

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from City of Corvallis safe to drink?
City of Corvallis earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
City of Corvallis 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 Corvallis serve?
City of Corvallis serves approximately 61,468 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is City of Corvallis's water source?
City of Corvallis draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Corvallis's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0014 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Corvallis's service area?
The City of Corvallis service area has a median household income of $69,127. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Corvallis get its water?
City of Corvallis'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 Corvallis, OR: Serves 61K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/or4100225/
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