Water System Report OR

City of Monroe

EPA ID: OR4100540 · 723 people served · 1 ZIP code

Across every monitored period in the past five years, City of Monroe reported no EPA violations for its service population of 723.

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

723
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$318K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 4 (2021) to 3 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Monroe Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$72,065
Median Household Income
4,997
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Monroe serves a community with a median household income of $72,065 and an estimated 4,997 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 43% 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

City of Monroe'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
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Linn 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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 53% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Oregon

C 14 violations
City of Weston
714 people
B 3 violations
City of Powers
712 people
A 1 violation
0 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

City of Monroe, (EPA ID: OR4100540) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 723 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 97446 in Harrisburg.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Monroe (OR4100540) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Monroe water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Monroe serve?

City of Monroe serves approximately 723 people across 1 ZIP code in Oregon.

Where does City of Monroe 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
335
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: 723
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?
City of Monroe meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Monroe serve?
City of Monroe serves approximately 723 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Monroe's water source?
City of Monroe draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Monroe's service area?
The City of Monroe service area has a median household income of $72,065. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Monroe get its water?
City of Monroe'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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