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Alsea County Service District

EPA ID: OR4100978 · 202 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Alsea County Service District earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 202 people.

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

202
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Alsea County Service District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$66,854
Median Household Income
71,794
Service Area Population
15%
Disadvantaged Population
38th
Poverty Percentile
33th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Alsea County Service District serves a community with a median household income of $66,854 and an estimated 71,794 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

Alsea County Service 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
68th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Benton 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 68th 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
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 71% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $900

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

Alsea County Service District (EPA ID: OR4100978) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 202 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Alsea County Service District (OR4100978) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alsea County Service District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Alsea County Service District serve?

Alsea County Service District serves approximately 202 people across 4 ZIP codes in Oregon.

Where does Alsea County Service 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
83
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 202
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?
Alsea County Service District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Alsea County Service District serve?
Alsea County Service District serves approximately 202 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Alsea County Service District's water source?
Alsea County Service District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Alsea County Service District's service area?
The Alsea County Service District service area has a median household income of $66,854. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Alsea County Service District get its water?
Alsea County Service 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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