Buell-red Prairie Water District
EPA ID: OR4101174 · 800 people served · 6 ZIP codes
Compliance tracking for Buell-red Prairie Water District shows 5 pending violations logged in the EPA system — the supplier delivers water to approximately 800 residents while those findings remain open.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 6 (2023) to 3 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Buell-red Prairie Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Buell-red Prairie Water District serves a community with a median household income of $62,322 and an estimated 52,937 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.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Buell-red Prairie Water District'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.
About 2% of homes in Polk County, Oregon rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Buell-red Prairie Water District compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
E. coli at 11 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.
Fecal Coliform at 11 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
Buell-red Prairie Water District (EPA ID: OR4101174) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 800 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (72/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2025 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 23, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 10, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2025 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli | Microbiological | 11 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 11 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 8 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 5 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 4 | No |
| Contaminant 3028 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | Yes |
| Total Organic Carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97378 | 0.0014 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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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.
- 97338 — Dallas
- 97344 — Falls City
- 97347 — Grand Ronde
- 97361 — Monmouth
- 97378 — Sheridan
- 97396 — Willamina
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Buell-red Prairie Water District (OR4101174) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buell-red Prairie Water District water safe to drink?
Buell-red Prairie Water District has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Buell-red Prairie Water District serve?
Buell-red Prairie Water District serves approximately 800 people across 6 ZIP codes in Oregon.
Where does Buell-red Prairie Water District get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.
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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What You Can Do
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