Water System Report OR

Palatine Hill Water District

EPA ID: OR4100653 · 1,500 people served · 60 ZIP codes

Across every monitored period in the past five years, Palatine Hill Water District reported no EPA violations for its service population of 1,500.

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

1,500
People Served
60
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$609K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2023) to 8 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$87,942
Median Household Income
950,415
Service Area Population
19%
Disadvantaged Population
38th
Poverty Percentile
28th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Palatine Hill Water District serves a community with a median household income of $87,942 and an estimated 950,415 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% 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

Palatine Hill 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
31th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
68th
Superfund Site Proximity

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 68th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.03 ppt, PFOS: 0.03 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Oregon

Colton Water District
1,500 people
A 30 violations
B 12 violations
B 36 violations
0 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $792
Radon Mitigation $393
PFAS Treatment $30
Total Estimated Cost $1,215

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,215 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Palatine Hill Water District (EPA ID: OR4100653) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 1,500 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 60 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: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 58 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

This system serves 60 ZIP codes:

97034 · 97201 · 97202 · 97203 · 97204 97205 · 97206 · 97207 · 97208 · 97209 97210 · 97211 · 97212 · 97213 · 97214 97215 · 97216 · 97217 · 97218 · 97219 97220 · 97221 · 97222 · 97223 · 97224 97225 · 97227 · 97228 · 97229 · 97230 97231 · 97232 · 97233 · 97236 · 97238 97239 · 97240 · 97242 · 97250 · 97252 97256 · 97258 · 97266 · 97267 · 97268 97269 · 97272 · 97280 · 97281 · 97282 97283 · 97286 · 97290 · 97291 · 97292 97293 · 97294 · 97296 · 97298 · 97299

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Palatine Hill Water District (OR4100653) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Palatine Hill Water District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Palatine Hill Water District serve?

Palatine Hill Water District serves approximately 1,500 people across 60 ZIP codes in Oregon.

Where does Palatine Hill 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
596
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,500
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?
Palatine Hill 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 Palatine Hill Water District serve?
Palatine Hill Water District serves approximately 1,500 people with drinking water across 60 ZIP codes.
What is Palatine Hill Water District's water source?
Palatine Hill 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 Palatine Hill Water District's service area?
The Palatine Hill Water District service area has a median household income of $87,942. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Palatine Hill Water District get its water?
Palatine Hill 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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