Monitoring Violations OR

Lakeside Water District

EPA ID: OR4100463 · 1,800 people served · 2 ZIP codes

A total of 1 EPA violation spanning the past five monitoring years sit on Lakeside Water District's record — every finding has been officially cleared, and the supplier now holds current compliance status for its service population of approximately 1,800 people, with no outstanding enforcement of any kind.

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

A · 95
Avg Safety Score
1,800
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00221 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
1
Contaminants Flagged
$321K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$67,831
Median Household Income
17,528
Service Area Population
46%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lakeside Water District serves a community with a median household income of $67,831 and an estimated 17,528 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 46% 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

Lakeside 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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Coos 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

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Lakeside Water District compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,350

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,350 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Lakeside Water District (EPA ID: OR4100463) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 1,800 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: A (95/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 monitoring/reporting violation recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
97449 0.00221 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Lakeside Water District (OR4100463) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lakeside Water District water safe to drink?

Lakeside Water District has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Lakeside Water District serve?

Lakeside Water District serves approximately 1,800 people across 2 ZIP codes in Oregon.

Where does Lakeside 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
1,029
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: 1,800
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

Is water from Lakeside Water District safe to drink?
Lakeside Water District earns a A safety grade with 1 violation in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Lakeside Water District's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Lakeside Water District serve?
Lakeside Water District serves approximately 1,800 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Lakeside Water District's water source?
Lakeside Water District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lakeside Water District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00221 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Lakeside Water District's service area?
The Lakeside Water District service area has a median household income of $67,831. EPA EJScreen data classifies 46% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lakeside Water District get its water?
Lakeside 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.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Lakeside Water District (EPA ID: OR4100463) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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