Gearhart Water Department
EPA ID: OR4100318 · 1,780 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Gearhart Water Department (OR4100318): 2 violations on record since 2021. Gearhart Water Department's EPA record lists 2 historical violations, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 1,780 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Gearhart Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Gearhart Water Department have a median household income of $65,742 and about 19,338 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Gearhart Water Department'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Gearhart Water Department (EPA ID: OR4100318) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 1,780 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2026 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2025-12-31 |
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 Gearhart Water Department (OR4100318) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gearhart Water Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Gearhart Water Department; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Gearhart Water Department serve?
Gearhart Water Department serves approximately 1,780 people across 2 ZIP codes in Oregon.
Where does Gearhart Water Department get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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