Water System Report OR

West Slope Water District

EPA ID: OR4100660 · 11,000 people served · 60 ZIP codes

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, West Slope Water District has supplied tap water to 11,000 residents with no violations of any type on record.

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

11,000
People Served
60
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$596K
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 West Slope Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$86,879
Median Household Income
957,108
Service Area Population
19%
Disadvantaged Population
38th
Poverty Percentile
28th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The West Slope Water District serves a community with a median household income of $86,879 and an estimated 957,108 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

West Slope 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 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.

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

City of Prineville,
11,000 people
C 18 violations
City of Cottage Grove
10,879 people
B 19 violations
City of Silverton,
10,484 people
B 9 violations
City of Monmouth
11,651 people
A 9 violations
Baker City
10,349 people
C 8 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $770
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $30
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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 $1,200 (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

West Slope Water District (EPA ID: OR4100660) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 11,000 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: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 57 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:

97005 · 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 West Slope Water District (OR4100660) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Slope Water District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does West Slope Water District serve?

West Slope Water District serves approximately 11,000 people across 60 ZIP codes in Oregon.

Where does West Slope Water District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
2,946
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: 11,000
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?
West Slope 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 West Slope Water District serve?
West Slope Water District serves approximately 11,000 people with drinking water across 60 ZIP codes.
What is West Slope Water District's water source?
West Slope 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 West Slope Water District's service area?
The West Slope Water District service area has a median household income of $86,879. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does West Slope Water District get its water?
West Slope 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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