Historical Compliance Records OR 3 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Rhododendron Wtr Assoc

EPA ID: OR4100702 ยท 980 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Rhododendron Wtr Assoc (OR4100702): 3 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Within the EPA violation records on file, Rhododendron Wtr Assoc accumulated 10 violations, and every finding is recorded as resolved; the utility supplies water to approximately 980 people. Resolution of past violations is not a statement about current water quality.

Data: EPA SDWIS

980
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
10
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0041 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 3
County Radon Potential ยท Low
2
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Rhododendron Wtr Assoc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$83,491
Median Household Income
2,165
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
4%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Rhododendron Wtr Assoc have a median household income of $83,491 and about 2,165 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 54% 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

Rhododendron Wtr Assoc'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
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

46 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 68% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Hiland Wc - Shady Cove
1,000 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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 $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Rhododendron Wtr Assoc (EPA ID: OR4100702) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 980 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 10 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 6 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
March 1, 2026 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Archived
March 1, 2026 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Archived
March 1, 2026 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Archived
March 1, 2026 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Archived
March 1, 2026 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Archived
March 1, 2026 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Resolved
October 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 Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 9 Yes
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 1 No

Health Risk Details

E. coli (EPA limit: MCLG of zero; positive samples require repeat testing under the Revised Total Coliform Rule)

Some E. coli strains can cause severe GI illness and kidney failure, especially in children At-risk groups: children under 5, elderly, immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women.

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): UV disinfection, chlorination, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0041 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 Rhododendron Wtr Assoc (OR4100702) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rhododendron Wtr Assoc water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Rhododendron Wtr Assoc; its 10 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Rhododendron Wtr Assoc serve?

Rhododendron Wtr Assoc serves approximately 980 people across 2 ZIP codes in Oregon.

Where does Rhododendron Wtr Assoc get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 10 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 Rhododendron Wtr Assoc serve? ▼
Rhododendron Wtr Assoc serves approximately 980 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Rhododendron Wtr Assoc's water source? ▼
Rhododendron Wtr Assoc draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Rhododendron Wtr Assoc's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0041 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 Rhododendron Wtr Assoc? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Rhododendron Wtr Assoc have a median household income of $83,491 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Rhododendron Wtr Assoc get its water? ▼
Rhododendron Wtr Assoc'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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Rhododendron Wtr Assoc (OR): 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/or4100702/
BibTeX
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

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

3

Contact your utility

Rhododendron Wtr Assoc (EPA ID: OR4100702) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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