Nesika Beach-ophir Water District
EPA ID: OR4100329 · 1,500 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Nesika Beach-ophir Water District (OR4100329): 5 violations on record since 2021. Nesika Beach-ophir Water District has 5 EPA violations on record, all marked resolved in the federal data; the utility serves 1,500 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Nesika Beach-ophir Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Nesika Beach-ophir Water District have a median household income of $52,159 and about 7,571 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 60% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Nesika Beach-ophir Water District'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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Nesika Beach-ophir Water District (EPA ID: OR4100329) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 1,500 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform 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 |
| June 1, 2021 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | 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 | 3 | No |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0103 mg/L | 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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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 Nesika Beach-ophir Water District (OR4100329) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nesika Beach-ophir Water District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Nesika Beach-ophir Water District; its 5 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Nesika Beach-ophir Water District serve?
Nesika Beach-ophir Water District serves approximately 1,500 people across 2 ZIP codes in Oregon.
Where does Nesika Beach-ophir Water District get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Nesika Beach-ophir Water District (OR): 5 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/or4100329/
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