Water System Report OR

City of Gold Hill

EPA ID: OR4100333 · 1,220 people served · 1 ZIP code

Over five tracked years, City of Gold Hill has stayed completely violation-free for its 1,220 residents.

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

1,220
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$427K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Gold Hill Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$68,512
Median Household Income
4,732
Service Area Population
41%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Gold Hill serves a community with a median household income of $68,512 and an estimated 4,732 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 41% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. 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?

Surface Water

City of Gold Hill'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Jackson 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
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

City of Gold Hill, (EPA ID: OR4100333) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 1,220 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 97525 in Gold Hill.

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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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 City of Gold Hill (OR4100333) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Gold Hill water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, City of Gold Hill has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does City of Gold Hill serve?

City of Gold Hill serves approximately 1,220 people across 1 ZIP code in Oregon.

Where does City of Gold Hill 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
41
Unknown Material
485
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 2023-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,335
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?
City of Gold Hill meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Gold Hill serve?
City of Gold Hill serves approximately 1,220 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Gold Hill's water source?
City of Gold Hill draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Gold Hill's service area?
The City of Gold Hill service area has a median household income of $68,512. EPA EJScreen data classifies 41% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Gold Hill get its water?
City of Gold Hill'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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