Water System Report OR

Labish Village Wtr Commission

EPA ID: OR4100745 · 452 people served · 13 ZIP codes

Water monitoring history at Labish Village Wtr Commission shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 452 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

452
People Served
13
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$397K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 14 (2024) to 3 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Labish Village Wtr Commission Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$81,208
Median Household Income
279,480
Service Area Population
30%
Disadvantaged Population
58th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Labish Village Wtr Commission serves a community with a median household income of $81,208 and an estimated 279,480 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Labish Village Wtr Commission'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
21th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
31th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Marion 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

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 66% 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. 1 detection recorded.

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 →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $738
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $38
Total Estimated Cost $1,177

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 $1,177 (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

Labish Village Wtr Commission (EPA ID: OR4100745) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 452 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 13 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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

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 Labish Village Wtr Commission (OR4100745) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Labish Village Wtr Commission water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Labish Village Wtr Commission has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Labish Village Wtr Commission serve?

Labish Village Wtr Commission serves approximately 452 people across 13 ZIP codes in Oregon.

Where does Labish Village Wtr Commission get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
63
Unknown Material
59
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 452
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?
Labish Village Wtr Commission meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Labish Village Wtr Commission serve?
Labish Village Wtr Commission serves approximately 452 people with drinking water across 13 ZIP codes.
What is Labish Village Wtr Commission's water source?
Labish Village Wtr Commission draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Labish Village Wtr Commission's service area?
The Labish Village Wtr Commission service area has a median household income of $81,208. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Labish Village Wtr Commission get its water?
Labish Village Wtr Commission'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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