Oregon Water Utilities - Mountain Lakes
EPA ID: OR4101475 · 770 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Oregon Water Utilities - Mountain Lakes (OR4101475): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Past issues aside, Oregon Water Utilities - Mountain Lakes cleared all 1 violation and is compliant today, supplying 770 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Oregon Water Utilities - Mountain Lakes Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Oregon Water Utilities - Mountain Lakes serves a community with a median household income of $53,333 and an estimated 22,751 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 55% 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?
Oregon Water Utilities - Mountain Lakes'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 60th 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 Oregon Water Utilities - Mountain Lakes compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Oregon
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
Oregon Water Utilities - Mountain Lakes (EPA ID: OR4101475) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 770 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 97601 in Klamath Falls.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
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 | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
- 97601 - Klamath Falls
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Oregon Water Utilities - Mountain Lakes (OR4101475) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oregon Water Utilities - Mountain Lakes water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Oregon Water Utilities - Mountain Lakes; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Oregon Water Utilities - Mountain Lakes serve?
Oregon Water Utilities - Mountain Lakes serves approximately 770 people across 1 ZIP code in Oregon.
Where does Oregon Water Utilities - Mountain Lakes get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Oregon Water Utilities - Mountain Lakes: 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/or4101475/
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What You Can Do
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