Water System Report OR

La Water Company-op

EPA ID: OR4100313 · 2,500 people served · 1 ZIP code

Water monitoring for La Water Company-op: clean, five years, 2,500 residents.

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

2,500
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$591K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2022) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for La Water Company-op Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$118,056
Median Household Income
5,154
Service Area Population
9%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The La Water Company-op serves a community with a median household income of $118,056 and an estimated 5,154 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% 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

La Water Company-op'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
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Washington 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
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Oregon

A 5 violations
A 27 violations
City of Lakeview,
2,476 people
C 7 violations
0 violations
City of Dayton
2,535 people
B 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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

La Water Company-op (EPA ID: OR4100313) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 2,500 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 97119 in Gaston.

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 La Water Company-op (OR4100313) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is La Water Company-op water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, La Water Company-op has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does La Water Company-op serve?

La Water Company-op serves approximately 2,500 people across 1 ZIP code in Oregon.

Where does La Water Company-op 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
793
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,500
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?
La Water Company-op meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does La Water Company-op serve?
La Water Company-op serves approximately 2,500 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is La Water Company-op's water source?
La Water Company-op draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of La Water Company-op's service area?
The La Water Company-op service area has a median household income of $118,056. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does La Water Company-op get its water?
La Water Company-op'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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