South Fork Water Board
EPA ID: OR4100591 · 0 people served · 1 ZIP code
Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for South Fork Water Board — the supplier serving 0 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2023) to 1 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Demographics
The South Fork Water Board serves a community with a median household income of $100,388 and an estimated 57,432 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
South Fork Water Board'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 1% of homes in Clackamas 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 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
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
South Fork Water Board (EPA ID: OR4100591) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 0 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 97045 in Oregon City.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
- 97045 — Oregon City
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for South Fork Water Board (OR4100591) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Fork Water Board water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, South Fork Water Board has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does South Fork Water Board serve?
South Fork Water Board serves approximately 0 people across 1 ZIP code in Oregon.
Where does South Fork Water Board get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.