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City of Sheridan

EPA ID: OR4100811 · 6,494 people served · 1 ZIP code

With a five-year violation-free history, City of Sheridan delivers safe water to 6,494 residents.

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

6,494
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$341K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Sheridan Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$80,680
Median Household Income
9,613
Service Area Population
18%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Sheridan serves a community with a median household income of $80,680 and an estimated 9,613 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Sheridan'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
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Yamhill 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

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% 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

City of Sheridan, (EPA ID: OR4100811) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 6,494 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 97378 in Sheridan.

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 City of Sheridan (OR4100811) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Sheridan water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, City of Sheridan has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does City of Sheridan serve?

City of Sheridan serves approximately 6,494 people across 1 ZIP code in Oregon.

Where does City of Sheridan get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
174

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
1,541
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: 6,494
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?
City of Sheridan meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Sheridan serve?
City of Sheridan serves approximately 6,494 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Sheridan's water source?
City of Sheridan draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Sheridan's service area?
The City of Sheridan service area has a median household income of $80,680. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Sheridan get its water?
City of Sheridan'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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