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Neahkahnie Water District

EPA ID: OR4100506 ยท 600 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Neahkahnie Water District (OR4100506): 28 EPA violations in the last five years. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Neahkahnie Water District, 28 violations appear in the five-year dataset, but none remain open - the utility has addressed each finding and is in current compliance, with no pending enforcement affecting the 600 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

600
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
28
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00199 mg/L
Max Lead Level
9
Contaminants Flagged
$566K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$74,653
Median Household Income
3,344
Service Area Population
75%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Neahkahnie Water District serves a community with a median household income of $74,653 and an estimated 3,344 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 75% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Neahkahnie 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

34 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 49% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Neahkahnie Water District compares to EPA limits

Atrazine 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects

What This Means For You

Atrazine at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 0700 at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 3028 at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Atrazine was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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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.

Cost of Inaction

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

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Neahkahnie Water District (EPA ID: OR4100506) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 600 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 28 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 18 resolved, 10 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 3028 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 3028 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 3028 Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2034 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2035 Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 8 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 4 No
Contaminant 3028 Other Violation 3 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Contaminant 2034 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2035 Other Violation 2 No
Atrazine Organic 2 No
Contaminant 2105 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2306 Other Violation 2 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00199 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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 Neahkahnie Water District (OR4100506) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Neahkahnie Water District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Neahkahnie Water District; its 28 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Neahkahnie Water District serve?

Neahkahnie Water District serves approximately 600 people across 2 ZIP codes in Oregon.

Where does Neahkahnie Water District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Neahkahnie Water District's water?
Detected contaminants include Atrazine, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Contaminant 0700, Contaminant 3028. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants 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 Neahkahnie Water District serve?
Neahkahnie Water District serves approximately 600 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Neahkahnie Water District's water source?
Neahkahnie Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Neahkahnie Water District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00199 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Neahkahnie Water District's service area?
The Neahkahnie Water District service area has a median household income of $74,653. EPA EJScreen data classifies 75% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Neahkahnie Water District get its water?
Neahkahnie 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Neahkahnie Water District (OR): 28 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/or4100506/
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What You Can Do

1

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3

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