Water System Report OR

Raleigh Water District

EPA ID: OR4100667 ยท 4,500 people served ยท 61 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Raleigh Water District (OR4100667): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring - Raleigh 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 4,500 residents.

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

4,500
People Served
61
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$588K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable ยท Risk tier: High ยท 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 Raleigh Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$87,411
Median Household Income
986,291
Service Area Population
19%
Disadvantaged Population
38th
Poverty Percentile
28th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Raleigh Water District serves a community with a median household income of $87,411 and an estimated 986,291 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Raleigh 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

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 68th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

60 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 81% 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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Oregon

Chenowith Pud
4,500 people
0 violations
City of Lafayette
4,423 people
B 33 violations
Philomath Public Works
4,670 people
B 2 violations
City of Reedsport,
4,836 people
B 15 violations
City of Aumsville
4,125 people
A 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $777
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $30
Total Estimated Cost $1,207

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 $1,207 (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

Raleigh Water District (EPA ID: OR4100667) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 4,500 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 61 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 4 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 61 ZIP codes:

97005 ยท 97008 ยท 97201 ยท 97202 ยท 97203 97204 ยท 97205 ยท 97206 ยท 97207 ยท 97208 97209 ยท 97210 ยท 97211 ยท 97212 ยท 97213 97214 ยท 97215 ยท 97216 ยท 97217 ยท 97218 97219 ยท 97220 ยท 97221 ยท 97222 ยท 97223 97224 ยท 97225 ยท 97227 ยท 97228 ยท 97229 97230 ยท 97231 ยท 97232 ยท 97233 ยท 97236 97238 ยท 97239 ยท 97240 ยท 97242 ยท 97250 97252 ยท 97256 ยท 97258 ยท 97266 ยท 97267 97268 ยท 97269 ยท 97272 ยท 97280 ยท 97281 97282 ยท 97283 ยท 97286 ยท 97290 ยท 97291 97292 ยท 97293 ยท 97294 ยท 97296 ยท 97298 97299

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Raleigh Water District (OR4100667) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raleigh Water District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Raleigh Water District serve?

Raleigh Water District serves approximately 4,500 people across 61 ZIP codes in Oregon.

Where does Raleigh 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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized โ€” Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
983
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 ยท 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: 4,500
Reported to Oregon

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) ยท 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.

Learn about lead in drinking water โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Raleigh 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 Raleigh Water District serve?
Raleigh Water District serves approximately 4,500 people with drinking water across 61 ZIP codes.
What is Raleigh Water District's water source?
Raleigh 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 Raleigh Water District's service area?
The Raleigh Water District service area has a median household income of $87,411. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Raleigh Water District get its water?
Raleigh 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Raleigh Water District Water Quality Report, OR. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/or4100667/
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Data as of April 2026.

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