Water System Report OR

Fall Creek Water District

EPA ID: OR4105252 · 40 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Fall Creek Water District kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 40 people served.

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

B · 73
Avg Safety Score
40
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$305K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Fall Creek Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$68,672
Median Household Income
1,769
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
45th
Poverty Percentile
35th
Energy Burden Percentile
77%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Fall Creek Water District serves a community with a median household income of $68,672 and an estimated 1,769 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% 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

Fall Creek Water District'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
45th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Benton 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

62 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
3 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 95% 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

Fall Creek Water District (EPA ID: OR4105252) is a community water system in Oregon that serves approximately 40 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: B (73/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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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 Fall Creek Water District (OR4105252) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fall Creek Water District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Fall Creek Water District serve?

Fall Creek Water District serves approximately 40 people across 2 ZIP codes in Oregon.

Where does Fall Creek Water District 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
0
Unknown Material
47
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 40
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

Is water from Fall Creek Water District safe to drink?
Fall Creek Water District earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Fall Creek Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Fall Creek Water District serve?
Fall Creek Water District serves approximately 40 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Fall Creek Water District's water source?
Fall Creek Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Fall Creek Water District's service area?
The Fall Creek Water District service area has a median household income of $68,672. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Fall Creek Water District get its water?
Fall Creek Water District'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.
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