Water System Report OR

City of Sisters

EPA ID: OR4100826 · 3,778 people served · 1 ZIP code

In the most recent five-year monitoring window, City of Sisters posted zero EPA violations serving 3,778 residents.

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

3,778
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$695K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$100,848
Median Household Income
7,500
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
37%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Sisters serves a community with a median household income of $100,848 and an estimated 7,500 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Sisters'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Deschutes 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

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
40 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 43% 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
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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 Sisters, (EPA ID: OR4100826) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 3,778 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 97759 in Sisters.

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 Sisters (OR4100826) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Sisters water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Sisters serve?

City of Sisters serves approximately 3,778 people across 1 ZIP code in Oregon.

Where does City of Sisters 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
8
Unknown Material
2,134
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: 3,778
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 Sisters 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 Sisters serve?
City of Sisters serves approximately 3,778 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Sisters's water source?
City of Sisters draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Sisters's service area?
The City of Sisters service area has a median household income of $100,848. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Sisters get its water?
City of Sisters'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.
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