City of Gold Beach
EPA ID: OR4101059 · 3,000 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for City of Gold Beach (OR4101059): 36 violations on record since 2021. City of Gold Beach has 36 EPA violations on record, all marked resolved in the federal data; the utility serves 3,000 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Gold Beach Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with City of Gold Beach have a median household income of $64,600 and about 5,794 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 60% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Gold Beach'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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
City of Gold Beach, (EPA ID: OR4101059) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 3,000 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 97444 in Gold Beach.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 35 resolved, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2026 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| December 1, 2025 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2025 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2025 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Xylenes, Total | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | DICHLOROMETHANE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | o-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | p-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Vinyl chloride | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 8 | No |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 5 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Xylenes, Total | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| DICHLOROMETHANE | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| o-Dichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| p-Dichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Vinyl chloride | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0081 mg/L | No | 2024-12-31 |
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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is 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.
- 97444 - Gold Beach
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for City of Gold Beach (OR4101059) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Gold Beach water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of Gold Beach; its 36 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does City of Gold Beach serve?
City of Gold Beach serves approximately 3,000 people across 1 ZIP code in Oregon.
Where does City of Gold Beach get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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