Current Noncompliance OR

City of the Dalles

EPA ID: OR4100869 ยท 13,010 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of the Dalles (OR4100869): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. The EPA enforcement database lists 2 active violations for City of the Dalles - a provider that delivers drinking water to approximately 13,010 people and has not yet formally resolved those findings.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 77
Avg Safety Score
13,010
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
15
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0011 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
8
Contaminants Flagged
$373K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$69,879
Median Household Income
22,417
Service Area Population
38%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of the Dalles serves a community with a median household income of $69,879 and an estimated 22,417 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 38% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of the Dalles'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 68% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of the Dalles compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

E. coli at 2 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.

Gross Alpha at 1 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Oregon

City of Sandy
12,991 people
A 7 violations
City of St Helens
13,410 people
B 6 violations
City of La Grande
13,460 people
B 2 violations
City of Gladstone
12,121 people
A 14 violations
2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,150

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,150 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

City of the Dalles, (EPA ID: OR4100869) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 13,010 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (77/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 2 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

2 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 10 resolved, 3 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
January 1, 2026 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2026 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Combined Radium Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Gross Beta Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2023 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 7 No
E. coli Microbiological 2 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Gross Alpha Radionuclides 1 No
Combined Radium Radionuclides 1 No
Gross Beta Radionuclides 1 No
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0011 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by OR or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of the Dalles (OR4100869) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of the Dalles water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does City of the Dalles serve?

City of the Dalles serves approximately 13,010 people across 2 ZIP codes in Oregon.

Where does City of the Dalles 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
290

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from City of the Dalles safe to drink?
City of the Dalles earns a B safety grade with 15 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in City of the Dalles's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Stage 1 DBP Rule, E. coli. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does City of the Dalles serve?
City of the Dalles serves approximately 13,010 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of the Dalles's water source?
City of the Dalles draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of the Dalles's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0011 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of the Dalles's service area?
The City of the Dalles service area has a median household income of $69,879. EPA EJScreen data classifies 38% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of the Dalles get its water?
City of the Dalles'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of the Dalles (OR): 15 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/or4100869/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

City of the Dalles (EPA ID: OR4100869) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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