Water System Report OR

Oceanside Water District

EPA ID: OR4100585 · 500 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Oceanside Water District has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 500 residents.

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

500
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$432K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 3 (2023) to 6 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$66,081
Median Household Income
12,886
Service Area Population
75%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
39%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Oceanside Water District serves a community with a median household income of $66,081 and an estimated 12,886 residents across its service area.

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.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Oceanside 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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Tillamook 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

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 62% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $900
Water Filtration $450
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.

System Overview

Oceanside Water District (EPA ID: OR4100585) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 500 people from surface water sources.

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

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

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Oceanside Water District (OR4100585) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oceanside Water District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Oceanside Water District serve?

Oceanside Water District serves approximately 500 people across 2 ZIP codes in Oregon.

Where does Oceanside 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
571
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: 500
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?
Oceanside Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Oceanside Water District serve?
Oceanside Water District serves approximately 500 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Oceanside Water District's water source?
Oceanside Water District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Oceanside Water District's service area?
The Oceanside Water District service area has a median household income of $66,081. EPA EJScreen data classifies 75% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Oceanside Water District get its water?
Oceanside 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.
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