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Lake Grove Water District

EPA ID: OR4100460 · 3,100 people served · 2 ZIP codes

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Lake Grove Water District has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 3,100 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

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

3,100
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$893K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$137,277
Median Household Income
46,994
Service Area Population
4%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lake Grove Water District serves a community with a median household income of $137,277 and an estimated 46,994 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% 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

Lake Grove 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
40th
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

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 65% of expected lifespan used End of life

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3,153 people
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3,012 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $2,150
Total Estimated Cost $2,150

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

Lake Grove Water District (EPA ID: OR4100460) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 3,100 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lake Grove Water District (OR4100460) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Grove Water District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Lake Grove Water District serve?

Lake Grove Water District serves approximately 3,100 people across 2 ZIP codes in Oregon.

Where does Lake Grove 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
4
Unknown Material
1,227
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 3,100
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?
Lake Grove 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 Lake Grove Water District serve?
Lake Grove Water District serves approximately 3,100 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Lake Grove Water District's water source?
Lake Grove 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 Lake Grove Water District's service area?
The Lake Grove Water District service area has a median household income of $137,277. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lake Grove Water District get its water?
Lake Grove 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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