YOUNGS RIVER LEWIS & CLARK WD

PWSID: OR4100062 · Astoria, OR · Serves 2,580 people

Health Violations

YOUNGS RIVER LEWIS & CLARK WD has 11 health-based violations out of 11 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
2,580
Total Violations
11
Health Violations
11
Source Type
Surface Water

YOUNGS RIVER LEWIS & CLARK WD (PWSID OR4100062) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 2,580 people in Astoria, OR, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Oregon drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 11 total violations, with 11 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Combined Radium 226/228. Recorded violations span 2000–2020.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Oregon state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
OR4100062
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Astoria, OR
Population Served
2,580
Health Violations
Yes (11)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 10 10
Combined Radium 226/228 1 1

Violation History (11)

Contaminant Health Date
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2020
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2020
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2020
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2020
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2020
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2020
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2020
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2020
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2019
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2019
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 1, 2000

Frequently Asked Questions

Is YOUNGS RIVER LEWIS & CLARK WD water safe to drink?
YOUNGS RIVER LEWIS & CLARK WD has 11 health-based violations out of 11 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does YOUNGS RIVER LEWIS & CLARK WD serve?
YOUNGS RIVER LEWIS & CLARK WD serves 2,580 people in Astoria, OR. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does YOUNGS RIVER LEWIS & CLARK WD have?
YOUNGS RIVER LEWIS & CLARK WD has 11 total violations on record spanning 2000–2020. 11 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in YOUNGS RIVER LEWIS & CLARK WD water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Combined Radium 226/228.

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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