Rickreall Water Association
EPA ID: OR4100704 · 1,650 people served · 4 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Rickreall Water Association (OR4100704): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Water monitoring history for Rickreall Water Association includes 64 violations, each addressed and closed - the system holds no active EPA enforcement today for its 1,650 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Rickreall Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Rickreall Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $84,717 and an estimated 69,652 residents across its service area. Approximately 44% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Rickreall Water Association'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
Detected Contaminants
How Rickreall Water Association compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.
PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.
Contaminant 2015 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Mercury at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.
Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Rickreall Water Association (EPA ID: OR4100704) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 1,650 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 64 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2025 | Lead | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | PFOA | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | PFNA | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Monochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Dichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Bromodichloromethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Dibromochloromethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Bromoform | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Chlorodibromomethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Trichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Monobromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Dibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Bromochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Bromodichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Tribromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | HAA6Br | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | HAA9 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Bromate | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Chlorate | Non-health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Cadmium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Chromium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Fluoride | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Selenium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Nickel | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Nitrite | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 1036 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | Yes |
| Copper | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 1045 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Mercury | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 1075 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 1085 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2005 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Lead (EPA limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level))
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults At-risk groups: infants, children under 6, pregnant women.
Removal methods: reverse osmosis, distillation, certified carbon block filter (NSF/ANSI 53). Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0039 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.
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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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Rickreall Water Association (OR4100704) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rickreall Water Association water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Rickreall Water Association; its 64 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Rickreall Water Association serve?
Rickreall Water Association serves approximately 1,650 people across 4 ZIP codes in Oregon.
Where does Rickreall Water Association get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Rickreall Water Association (OR): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/or4100704/
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What You Can Do
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