Water System Report OR

Lower Siletz Water System

EPA ID: OR4101428 · 165 people served · 3 ZIP codes

EPA data: Lower Siletz Water System — zero violations, five years, 165 served.

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

165
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$417K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lower Siletz Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$64,624
Median Household Income
12,234
Service Area Population
41%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lower Siletz Water System serves a community with a median household income of $64,624 and an estimated 12,234 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 41% 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?

Surface Water

Lower Siletz Water System'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
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Lincoln 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

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 68% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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.

System Overview

Lower Siletz Water System (EPA ID: OR4101428) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 165 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lower Siletz Water System (OR4101428) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lower Siletz Water System water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Lower Siletz Water System serve?

Lower Siletz Water System serves approximately 165 people across 3 ZIP codes in Oregon.

Where does Lower Siletz Water System 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
173
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: 165
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?
Lower Siletz Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lower Siletz Water System serve?
Lower Siletz Water System serves approximately 165 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Lower Siletz Water System's water source?
Lower Siletz Water System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lower Siletz Water System's service area?
The Lower Siletz Water System service area has a median household income of $64,624. EPA EJScreen data classifies 41% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lower Siletz Water System get its water?
Lower Siletz Water System'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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