Current Noncompliance OR 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Laurelwood Water Users

EPA ID: OR4100315 ยท 200 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Laurelwood Water Users (OR4100315): 7 unresolved EPA violations on record. Where compliant utilities carry no open actions, Laurelwood Water Users shows 7 active EPA violations in the federal database for a service population of approximately 200.

Data: EPA SDWIS

200
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
27
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
8
Contaminants Flagged
$489K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Laurelwood Water Users Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$105,999
Median Household Income
69,397
Service Area Population
9%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Laurelwood Water Users serves a community with a median household income of $105,999 and an estimated 69,397 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% 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

Laurelwood Water Users'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.

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

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Laurelwood Water Users compares to EPA limits

Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Contaminant 0700 at 14 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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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.

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 $1,900 (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

Laurelwood Water Users (EPA ID: OR4100315) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 200 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

7 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 17 resolved, 3 archived, 0 addressed, and 7 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
February 10, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Archived
November 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Archived
August 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
June 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 1, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 1, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 14 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 6 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 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 Laurelwood Water Users (OR4100315) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laurelwood Water Users water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 7 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Laurelwood Water Users serve?

Laurelwood Water Users serves approximately 200 people across 3 ZIP codes in Oregon.

Where does Laurelwood Water Users get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Laurelwood Water Users's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Contaminant 0700, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Laurelwood Water Users serve?
Laurelwood Water Users serves approximately 200 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Laurelwood Water Users's water source?
Laurelwood Water Users draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Laurelwood Water Users's service area?
The Laurelwood Water Users service area has a median household income of $105,999. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Laurelwood Water Users get its water?
Laurelwood Water Users'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Laurelwood Water Users (OR): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/or4100315/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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