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Arch Cape Water District

EPA ID: OR4100802 · 200 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Arch Cape Water District has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 200 residents.

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

200
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$546K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Arch Cape Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Arch Cape Water District'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 46% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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

Arch Cape Water District (EPA ID: OR4100802) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 200 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 97102 in Arch Cape.

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 Arch Cape Water District (OR4100802) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arch Cape Water District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Arch Cape Water District serve?

Arch Cape Water District serves approximately 200 people across 1 ZIP code in Oregon.

Where does Arch Cape Water District 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
306
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 200
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?
Arch Cape Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Arch Cape Water District serve?
Arch Cape Water District serves approximately 200 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Arch Cape Water District's water source?
Arch Cape Water District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Where does Arch Cape Water District get its water?
Arch Cape Water District'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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