Water Quality in Portland, OR (97009)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 97009.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 58 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 93% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

8,336

Population

47

Water Systems

60

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (47)

Portland Water Bureau

All resolved
Surface water 666,200 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 4.89 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Gresham, City Of

All resolved
Purchased surface water 73,932 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Rockwood Pud

Purchased surface water 65,443 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 4.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Sunrise Water Authority

Purchased surface water 50,003 people served
0 violations

Lake Oswego Municipal Water

All resolved
Purchased surface water 40,000 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Damascus Water District

Groundwater 6,336 people served
0 violations

Boring Water District No 24

1 health-based
Groundwater 2,500 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.23 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Big Valley Woods Water Corp

Groundwater 550 people served
0 violations

Pioneer Mobile Home Park

All resolved
Groundwater 400 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Eastmont Water Company

All resolved
Groundwater 250 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Camp Kuratli At Trestle Glen

All resolved
Groundwater 250 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Mt View Public Golf Course Inc

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Backroads Pub & Grub

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Kellys Corner Market

All resolved
Groundwater 200 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Hood View Adventist School

All resolved
Groundwater 200 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Barlow Trail Estates

All resolved
Groundwater 180 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Sandy Farms Inc

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

J Frank Schmidt And Son Co

All resolved
Groundwater 120 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Orient Drive Mobile Estates

All resolved
Groundwater 83 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Guide Dogs For The Blind Inc

1 health-based
Groundwater 75 people served
13 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Barton Community Baptist Annex

All resolved
Groundwater 75 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Barton Community Baptist Church

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Fujimoto Farms

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Ever Fresh Fruit Company

All resolved
Groundwater 49 people served
13 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Ranchero Petite Improv Dist

All resolved
Groundwater 40 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Carriage Estates W.I.D. 2

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Hamlet Water Association

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Mc Call Country Store

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Mt Hood Care Home

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

C & L Lumber

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Mt.Hood View Center

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Hoodview Vending

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Harrington'S Poultry

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Chaney Lumber Co

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Arrowhead Motel

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Timber Tavern

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Nw Stepping Stones

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Dick Wolfe Meat Inc.

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Hall'S Shopping Center

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Damascus Heights Community Wd

Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

Brooks Road Water District

Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

Hamlet Water Association

Groundwater 23 people served
0 violations

Cascade View Water Works

Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations

Burns Acres Water Supply Assn.

Groundwater 17 people served
0 violations

Arrowhead Motel

Groundwater 10 people served
0 violations

Lekaroz Ws

Groundwater 6 people served
0 violations

Hoodview Vending,Inc.

Groundwater 2 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
7 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

28 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

9 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
6 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

4 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
COLIPHAGEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
4.89 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Portland (97009) has more violations than 93% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 60.

Fewer violations 93th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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