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Lawson Acres Water Association

EPA ID: OR4100707 · 75 people served · 1 ZIP code

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Lawson Acres Water Association kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 75 people served.

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

75
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$238K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lawson Acres Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$56,538
Median Household Income
2,541
Service Area Population
59%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
77%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lawson Acres Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $56,538 and an estimated 2,541 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 59% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Lawson Acres Water Association'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Douglas County, Oregon rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

63 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
2 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 97% of expected lifespan used End of life

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System Overview

Lawson Acres Water Association (EPA ID: OR4100707) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 75 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 97469 in Riddle.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lawson Acres Water Association (OR4100707) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lawson Acres Water Association water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Lawson Acres Water Association serve?

Lawson Acres Water Association serves approximately 75 people across 1 ZIP code in Oregon.

Where does Lawson Acres Water Association get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
29
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 2024-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Population served: 75
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?
Lawson Acres Water Association meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lawson Acres Water Association serve?
Lawson Acres Water Association serves approximately 75 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Lawson Acres Water Association's water source?
Lawson Acres Water Association draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lawson Acres Water Association's service area?
The Lawson Acres Water Association service area has a median household income of $56,538. EPA EJScreen data classifies 59% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lawson Acres Water Association get its water?
Lawson Acres Water Association'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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