Redmond Water Department
EPA ID: OR4100693 · 37,566 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Redmond Water Department (OR4100693): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Redmond Water Department posted zero EPA violations serving 37,566 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Redmond Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade A
Service Area Demographics
The Redmond Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $84,067 and an estimated 44,287 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Redmond Water Department's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Redmond Water Department (EPA ID: OR4100693) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 37,566 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 97756 in Redmond.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (98/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.
Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
- 97756 - Redmond
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Redmond Water Department (OR4100693) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Redmond Water Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Redmond Water Department in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Redmond Water Department serve?
Redmond Water Department serves approximately 37,566 people across 1 ZIP code in Oregon.
Where does Redmond Water Department get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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.
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 →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Redmond Water Department, OR: Serves 38K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/or4100693/
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