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Cove Orchard Water Association

EPA ID: OR4101289 · 300 people served · 1 ZIP code

Five clean years on EPA record — Cove Orchard Water Association, 300 residents served.

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

300
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$532K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$97,150
Median Household Income
3,125
Service Area Population
18%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
41%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cove Orchard Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $97,150 and an estimated 3,125 residents across its service area. Approximately 41% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Cove Orchard Water Association'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Yamhill 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

27 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
43 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 39% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $400

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

Cove Orchard Water Association (EPA ID: OR4101289) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 300 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 97148 in Yamhill.

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 Cove Orchard Water Association (OR4101289) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cove Orchard Water Association water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Cove Orchard Water Association has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Cove Orchard Water Association serve?

Cove Orchard Water Association serves approximately 300 people across 1 ZIP code in Oregon.

Where does Cove Orchard Water Association 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
85
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 300
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?
Cove Orchard Water Association meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Cove Orchard Water Association serve?
Cove Orchard Water Association serves approximately 300 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Cove Orchard Water Association's water source?
Cove Orchard Water Association draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Cove Orchard Water Association's service area?
The Cove Orchard Water Association service area has a median household income of $97,150. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Cove Orchard Water Association get its water?
Cove Orchard Water Association'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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