Historical Compliance Records OR 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Desert Mobile Home Estates

EPA ID: OR4101138 ยท 100 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Desert Mobile Home Estates (OR4101138): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Desert Mobile Home Estates's record shows 15 remedied violations - all cleared, currently compliant, 100 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

100
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
15
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
5
Contaminants Flagged
$300K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Desert Mobile Home Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$65,040
Median Household Income
14,119
Service Area Population
41%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Desert Mobile Home Estates serves a community with a median household income of $65,040 and an estimated 14,119 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 41% 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

Desert Mobile Home Estates'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Desert Mobile Home Estates compares to EPA limits

Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults

What This Means For You

Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 11 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Oregon

6 violations
4 violations
Jackson Wellsprings
100 people
7 violations
60 violations
5 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,100 (one-time) vs. $15,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Desert Mobile Home Estates (EPA ID: OR4101138) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 100 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 97503 in White City.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 15 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 15 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
May 23, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Report Rule 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 Report Rule Reporting Failure 11 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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 Desert Mobile Home Estates (OR4101138) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Desert Mobile Home Estates water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Desert Mobile Home Estates; its 15 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Desert Mobile Home Estates serve?

Desert Mobile Home Estates serves approximately 100 people across 1 ZIP code in Oregon.

Where does Desert Mobile Home Estates get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Desert Mobile Home Estates's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Desert Mobile Home Estates serve?
Desert Mobile Home Estates serves approximately 100 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Desert Mobile Home Estates's water source?
Desert Mobile Home Estates draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Desert Mobile Home Estates's service area?
The Desert Mobile Home Estates service area has a median household income of $65,040. EPA EJScreen data classifies 41% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Desert Mobile Home Estates get its water?
Desert Mobile Home Estates'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Desert Mobile Home Estates (OR): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/or4101138/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Desert Mobile Home Estates (EPA ID: OR4101138) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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