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Fern Ridge Shores

EPA ID: OR4100919 ยท 275 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Fern Ridge Shores (OR4100919): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Fern Ridge Shores - the supplier serving 275 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

Data: EPA SDWIS

275
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00339 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$332K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Fern Ridge Shores Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,358
Median Household Income
63,745
Service Area Population
36%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Fern Ridge Shores serves a community with a median household income of $60,358 and an estimated 63,745 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 36% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Fern Ridge Shores'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 69% 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 $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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.

System Overview

Fern Ridge Shores (EPA ID: OR4100919) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 275 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00339 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.

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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 Fern Ridge Shores (OR4100919) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fern Ridge Shores water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Fern Ridge Shores in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Fern Ridge Shores serve?

Fern Ridge Shores serves approximately 275 people across 2 ZIP codes in Oregon.

Where does Fern Ridge Shores get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Fern Ridge Shores meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Fern Ridge Shores serve?
Fern Ridge Shores serves approximately 275 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Fern Ridge Shores's water source?
Fern Ridge Shores draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Fern Ridge Shores's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00339 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Fern Ridge Shores's service area?
The Fern Ridge Shores service area has a median household income of $60,358. EPA EJScreen data classifies 36% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Fern Ridge Shores get its water?
Fern Ridge Shores'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Fern Ridge Shores Water Quality Report, OR. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/or4100919/
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