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Timber Water Association

EPA ID: OR4100898 · 180 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Timber Water Association shows 10 open EPA violations in current federal records for approximately 180 people.

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

C · 66
Avg Safety Score
180
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
37
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0011 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
8
Contaminants Flagged
$552K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$124,837
Median Household Income
575
Service Area Population
9%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Timber Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $124,837 and an estimated 575 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% 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

Timber Water Association'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
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Washington 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
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Timber Water Association compares to EPA limits

Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
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

Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis 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.

Fecal Coliform at 10 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

E. coli at 9 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.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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 $2,200 (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

TIMBER WATER ASSOCIATION (EPA ID: OR4100898) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 180 people from surface water sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: C (66/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

37 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
September 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
September 1, 2025 E. coli Monitoring Unresolved
August 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2025 E. coli Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
June 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Resolved
February 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2024 E. coli Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2024 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Lead Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Unresolved
October 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
August 1, 2023 E. coli Monitoring Unresolved
August 1, 2023 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 10 No
E. coli Microbiological 9 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 6 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 4 No
Total Organic Carbon Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
97144 0.0011 mg/L No N/A

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.

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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 Timber Water Association (OR4100898) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Timber Water Association water safe to drink?

Timber Water Association has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Timber Water Association serve?

Timber Water Association serves approximately 180 people across 2 ZIP codes in Oregon.

Where does Timber Water Association 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
58
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 2018-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 180
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

Is water from Timber Water Association safe to drink?
Timber Water Association has a C safety grade based on 37 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Timber Water Association's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Fecal Coliform, 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 Timber Water Association serve?
Timber Water Association serves approximately 180 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Timber Water Association's water source?
Timber Water Association draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Timber Water Association'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 Timber Water Association's service area?
The Timber Water Association service area has a median household income of $124,837. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Timber Water Association get its water?
Timber Water Association'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Timber Water Association (EPA ID: OR4100898) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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