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Mossy Brae Water District

EPA ID: OR4100945 · 100 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Five clean years on EPA record — Mossy Brae Water District, 100 residents served.

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

100
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$878K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mossy Brae Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$146,783
Median Household Income
51,373
Service Area Population
4%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mossy Brae Water District serves a community with a median household income of $146,783 and an estimated 51,373 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Mossy Brae Water District'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
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Clackamas County, Oregon rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 68% 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 $2,150
Total Estimated Cost $2,150

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.

System Overview

Mossy Brae Water District (EPA ID: OR4100945) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 100 people from groundwater sources.

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

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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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mossy Brae Water District (OR4100945) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mossy Brae Water District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Mossy Brae Water District serve?

Mossy Brae Water District serves approximately 100 people across 2 ZIP codes in Oregon.

Where does Mossy Brae Water District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
49
Unknown Material
0
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 100
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?
Mossy Brae 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 Mossy Brae Water District serve?
Mossy Brae Water District serves approximately 100 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Mossy Brae Water District's water source?
Mossy Brae Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Mossy Brae Water District's service area?
The Mossy Brae Water District service area has a median household income of $146,783. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Mossy Brae Water District get its water?
Mossy Brae Water District'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.
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