City of Myrtle Point,
EPA ID: OR4100551 · 2,656 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, City of Myrtle Point, stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 2,656 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Myrtle Point, Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The City of Myrtle Point, serves a community with a median household income of $42,718 and an estimated 5,157 residents across its service area. Approximately 92% 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?
City of Myrtle Point,'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.
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
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Oregon
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
MYRTLE POINT, CITY OF (EPA ID: OR4100551) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 2,656 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (66/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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 Myrtle Point, (OR4100551) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Myrtle Point, water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, City of Myrtle Point, has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does City of Myrtle Point, serve?
City of Myrtle Point, serves approximately 2,656 people across 2 ZIP codes in Oregon.
Where does City of Myrtle Point, 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:
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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City of Myrtle Point, (EPA ID: OR4100551) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.