Water System Report OR

North Plains Water Department

EPA ID: OR4100576 · 3,663 people served · 8 ZIP codes

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, North Plains Water Department has supplied tap water to 3,663 residents with no violations of any type on record.

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

3,663
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$536K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for North Plains Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$96,962
Median Household Income
178,423
Service Area Population
9%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The North Plains Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $96,962 and an estimated 178,423 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

North Plains Water Department'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Washington 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

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 61% 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 $750
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,150

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

North Plains Water Department (EPA ID: OR4100576) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 3,663 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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

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 North Plains Water Department (OR4100576) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Plains Water Department water safe to drink?

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

How many people does North Plains Water Department serve?

North Plains Water Department serves approximately 3,663 people across 8 ZIP codes in Oregon.

Where does North Plains Water Department 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
2
Unknown Material
1,747
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: 3,663
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?
North Plains Water Department meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does North Plains Water Department serve?
North Plains Water Department serves approximately 3,663 people with drinking water across 8 ZIP codes.
What is North Plains Water Department's water source?
North Plains Water Department draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of North Plains Water Department's service area?
The North Plains Water Department service area has a median household income of $96,962. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does North Plains Water Department get its water?
North Plains Water Department'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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