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Hiland Wc - Penticton/college Park

EPA ID: OR4101392 · 710 people served · 1 ZIP code

Water monitoring for Hiland Wc - Penticton/college Park: clean, five years, 710 residents.

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

710
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$499K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2022) to 2 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hiland Wc - Penticton/college Park Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$95,150
Median Household Income
31,715
Service Area Population
18%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hiland Wc - Penticton/college Park serves a community with a median household income of $95,150 and an estimated 31,715 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Hiland Wc - Penticton/college Park'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
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

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.03 ppt, PFOS: 0.03 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Oregon

City of Powers
712 people
A 1 violation
City of Weston
714 people
B 3 violations
B 20 violations
City of Monroe
723 people
0 violations
C 14 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,200 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Hiland Wc - Penticton/college Park (EPA ID: OR4101392) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 710 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 97132 in Newberg.

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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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 Hiland Wc - Penticton/college Park (OR4101392) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiland Wc - Penticton/college Park water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Hiland Wc - Penticton/college Park has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Hiland Wc - Penticton/college Park serve?

Hiland Wc - Penticton/college Park serves approximately 710 people across 1 ZIP code in Oregon.

Where does Hiland Wc - Penticton/college Park 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
12
Unknown Material
293
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: 710
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?
Hiland Wc - Penticton/college Park meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Hiland Wc - Penticton/college Park serve?
Hiland Wc - Penticton/college Park serves approximately 710 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Hiland Wc - Penticton/college Park's water source?
Hiland Wc - Penticton/college Park draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Hiland Wc - Penticton/college Park's service area?
The Hiland Wc - Penticton/college Park service area has a median household income of $95,150. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Hiland Wc - Penticton/college Park get its water?
Hiland Wc - Penticton/college Park'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.
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