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Palatine Hill Water District

EPA ID: OR4100653 ยท 1,500 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Palatine Hill Water District (OR4100653): 2 violations on record since 2021. 2 violations on file at Palatine Hill Water District, none open; 1,500 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,500
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0049 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
1
Contaminants Flagged
$652K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$115,525
Median Household Income
43,111
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
21%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Palatine Hill Water District have a median household income of $115,525 and about 43,111 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ 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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Oregon

Colton Water District
1,500 people
50 violations
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5 violations
4 violations
City of Rockaway Beach
1,400 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are 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 serves ZIP code 97219 in Portland.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 2 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0049 mg/L No 2025-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by OR or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Palatine Hill Water District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Palatine Hill Water District; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Palatine Hill Water District serve?

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

Where does Palatine Hill Water District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 2 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Palatine Hill Water District serve? ▼
Palatine Hill Water District serves approximately 1,500 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
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.
Is there lead in Palatine Hill Water District's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0049 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Palatine Hill Water District? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Palatine Hill Water District have a median household income of $115,525 (Census ZIP-code estimate). 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Palatine Hill Water District (OR): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/or4100653/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Palatine Hill Water District (EPA ID: OR4100653) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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