Water System Report OR

Lusted Water District

EPA ID: OR4100361 · 1,200 people served · 4 ZIP codes

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Lusted Water District has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 1,200 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

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

1,200
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$455K
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 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lusted Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$90,191
Median Household Income
115,684
Service Area Population
17%
Disadvantaged Population
38th
Poverty Percentile
28th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lusted Water District serves a community with a median household income of $90,191 and an estimated 115,684 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% 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

Lusted Water District'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
33th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Clackamas County, Oregon rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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City of Port Orford
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1,187 people
C 0 violations
City of Joseph,
1,182 people
A 4 violations
City of Gold Hill
1,220 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,350
Radon Mitigation $300
Water Filtration $75
Total Estimated Cost $1,725

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

Lusted Water District (EPA ID: OR4100361) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 1,200 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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

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 Lusted Water District (OR4100361) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lusted Water District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Lusted Water District serve?

Lusted Water District serves approximately 1,200 people across 4 ZIP codes in Oregon.

Where does Lusted Water District 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
407
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: 1,200
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?
Lusted Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lusted Water District serve?
Lusted Water District serves approximately 1,200 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Lusted Water District's water source?
Lusted Water District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lusted Water District's service area?
The Lusted Water District service area has a median household income of $90,191. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lusted Water District get its water?
Lusted Water District'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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