Historical Compliance Records OR

Garibaldi Water System

EPA ID: OR4100311 ยท 837 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Garibaldi Water System (OR4100311): 11 violations on record since 2021. Although 11 violations appeared on Garibaldi Water System's record, each is listed as resolved; the system serves about 837 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

837
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
11
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.007 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
4
Contaminants Flagged
$348K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Garibaldi Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$66,003
Median Household Income
7,791
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
75%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Garibaldi Water System have a median household income of $66,003 and about 7,791 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 75% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Garibaldi Water System's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Garibaldi Water System (EPA ID: OR4100311) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 837 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 11 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 10 resolved, 1 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 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Nitrate Non-health-based Archived
November 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 6 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 3 No
Nitrate Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.007 mg/L No 2024-12-31

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 available EPA compliance records for Garibaldi Water System (OR4100311) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garibaldi Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Garibaldi Water System; its 11 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Garibaldi Water System serve?

Garibaldi Water System serves approximately 837 people across 4 ZIP codes in Oregon.

Where does Garibaldi Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 11 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Garibaldi Water System serve? ▼
Garibaldi Water System serves approximately 837 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Garibaldi Water System's water source? ▼
Garibaldi Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Garibaldi Water System's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.007 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Garibaldi Water System? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Garibaldi Water System have a median household income of $66,003 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 75% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Garibaldi Water System get its water? ▼
Garibaldi Water System's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Garibaldi Water System (OR): 11 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/or4100311/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Garibaldi Water System (OR): 11 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/or4100311/}
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Garibaldi Water System (EPA ID: OR4100311) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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