Salmon Valley Water Company
EPA ID: OR4100936 · 1,500 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Salmon Valley Water Company (OR4100936): 11 violations on record since 2021. Past violations at Salmon Valley Water Company total 11, all marked resolved; it supplies 1,500 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Salmon Valley Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Salmon Valley Water Company have a median household income of $89,862 and about 5,069 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Salmon Valley Water Company's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Salmon Valley Water Company (EPA ID: OR4100936) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 1,500 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 11 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Combined Uranium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Combined Uranium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Alpha | Monitoring & Reporting | 4 | No |
| Combined Uranium | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0057 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
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
3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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 available EPA compliance records for Salmon Valley Water Company (OR4100936) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Salmon Valley Water Company water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Salmon Valley Water Company; its 11 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Salmon Valley Water Company serve?
Salmon Valley Water Company serves approximately 1,500 people across 3 ZIP codes in Oregon.
Where does Salmon Valley Water Company get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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