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Long Prairie Water District

EPA ID: OR4100890 · 998 people served · 1 ZIP code

In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Long Prairie Water District posted zero EPA violations serving 998 residents.

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

998
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$376K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 2 (2023) to 3 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Long Prairie Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$66,081
Median Household Income
12,734
Service Area Population
75%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Long Prairie Water District serves a community with a median household income of $66,081 and an estimated 12,734 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: 75% 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.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Long Prairie 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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Tillamook 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

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Oregon

B 12 violations
Hiland Wc - Shady Cove
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B 10 violations
City of Yachats
1,006 people
0 violations
A 2 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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

Long Prairie Water District (EPA ID: OR4100890) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 998 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 97141 in Tillamook.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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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 Long Prairie Water District (OR4100890) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Long Prairie Water District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Long Prairie Water District serve?

Long Prairie Water District serves approximately 998 people across 1 ZIP code in Oregon.

Where does Long Prairie 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
291
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,052
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?
Long Prairie 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 Long Prairie Water District serve?
Long Prairie Water District serves approximately 998 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Long Prairie Water District's water source?
Long Prairie Water District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Long Prairie Water District's service area?
The Long Prairie Water District service area has a median household income of $66,081. EPA EJScreen data classifies 75% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Long Prairie Water District get its water?
Long Prairie 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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