Water System Report OR

Rivergrove Water District

EPA ID: OR4100461 · 4,000 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Rivergrove Water District kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 4,000 people served.

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

4,000
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$776K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$136,372
Median Household Income
105,868
Service Area Population
5%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Rivergrove Water District serves a community with a median household income of $136,372 and an estimated 105,868 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Rivergrove Water District's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
38th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
65th
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 65th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 58% 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 Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,975
Radon Mitigation $100
Total Estimated Cost $2,075

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

Rivergrove Water District (EPA ID: OR4100461) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 4,000 people from groundwater 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 Rivergrove Water District (OR4100461) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rivergrove Water District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Rivergrove Water District serve?

Rivergrove Water District serves approximately 4,000 people across 4 ZIP codes in Oregon.

Where does Rivergrove Water District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
87

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
1,385
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 4,000
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?
Rivergrove 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 Rivergrove Water District serve?
Rivergrove Water District serves approximately 4,000 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Rivergrove Water District's water source?
Rivergrove Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Rivergrove Water District's service area?
The Rivergrove Water District service area has a median household income of $136,372. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Rivergrove Water District get its water?
Rivergrove Water District's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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.
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