Sauvie Island Moorage
EPA ID: OR4101209 · 96 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Sauvie Island Moorage (OR4101209): 4 unresolved EPA violations on record. Sauvie Island Moorage carries 4 open EPA violations that remain unresolved in the federal system - approximately 96 people fall within its service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Sauvie Island Moorage Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Sauvie Island Moorage serves a community with a median household income of $122,063 and an estimated 4,304 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Sauvie Island Moorage'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Sauvie Island Moorage compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.
PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.
Contaminant 2015 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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System Overview
Sauvie Island Moorage (EPA ID: OR4101209) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 96 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 97231 in Portland.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 51 archived, 0 addressed, and 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 10, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2025 | Lead | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2005 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2010 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2015 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2020 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2031 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2032 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2033 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2034 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2035 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2036 | Non-health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 6 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2005 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2010 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2015 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2020 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2031 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2032 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2033 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2034 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2035 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2036 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2037 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Atrazine | Organic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2040 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00067 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.
- 97231 - Portland
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Sauvie Island Moorage (OR4101209) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sauvie Island Moorage water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Sauvie Island Moorage. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Sauvie Island Moorage serve?
Sauvie Island Moorage serves approximately 96 people across 1 ZIP code in Oregon.
Where does Sauvie Island Moorage get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
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