High Desert Estates
EPA ID: OR4101457 · 380 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for High Desert Estates (OR4101457): 5 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for High Desert Estates, 5 violations are listed as unresolved as of its reporting date; the utility's service area includes approximately 380 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for High Desert Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with High Desert Estates have a median household income of $76,698 and about 22,469 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 46% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 75% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
High Desert Estates's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
High Desert Estates (EPA ID: OR4101457) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 380 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 97754 in Prineville.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 26, 2024 | E. COLI | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 29, 2024 | E. COLI | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 2, 2023 | E. COLI | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| December 3, 2022 | E. COLI | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 15, 2021 | E. COLI | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. COLI | Monitoring & Reporting | 5 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | MCL Violation | 1 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2023-12-31 |
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.
- 97754 - Prineville
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for High Desert Estates (OR4101457) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is High Desert Estates water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 5 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does High Desert Estates serve?
High Desert Estates serves approximately 380 people across 1 ZIP code in Oregon.
Where does High Desert Estates get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). High Desert Estates (OR): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/or4101457/
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