City of La Pine
EPA ID: OR4101496 · 2,807 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for City of La Pine (OR4101496): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Marked active and unresolved in the EPA record: 1 violation at City of La Pine, whose service population is approximately 2,807 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of La Pine Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with City of La Pine have a median household income of $56,256 and about 13,178 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 40% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of La Pine'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
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System Overview
City of La Pine, (EPA ID: OR4101496) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 2,807 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 97739 in La Pine.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 3, 2023 | E. COLI | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
| E. COLI | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
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 | 2024-12-31 |
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.
- 97739 - La Pine
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for City of La Pine (OR4101496) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of La Pine water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does City of La Pine serve?
City of La Pine serves approximately 2,807 people across 1 ZIP code in Oregon.
Where does City of La Pine get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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