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Idleway Improvement District

EPA ID: OR4101208 · 183 people served · 1 ZIP code

Idleway Improvement District's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 183 residents year after year.

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

183
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$398K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Idleway Improvement District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$76,698
Median Household Income
22,469
Service Area Population
75%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
46%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Idleway Improvement District serves a community with a median household income of $76,698 and an estimated 22,469 residents across its service area. Approximately 46% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 75% 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Idleway Improvement 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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Crook 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

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

Comparable Water Systems

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0 violations
C 37 violations
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B 10 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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

Idleway Improvement District (EPA ID: OR4101208) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 183 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 97754 in Prineville.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Idleway Improvement District (OR4101208) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Idleway Improvement District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Idleway Improvement District serve?

Idleway Improvement District serves approximately 183 people across 1 ZIP code in Oregon.

Where does Idleway Improvement 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
6
Unknown Material
112
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 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 183
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?
Idleway Improvement District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Idleway Improvement District serve?
Idleway Improvement District serves approximately 183 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Idleway Improvement District's water source?
Idleway Improvement District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Idleway Improvement District's service area?
The Idleway Improvement District service area has a median household income of $76,698. EPA EJScreen data classifies 75% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Idleway Improvement District get its water?
Idleway Improvement 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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