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 resolvedGresham, City Of
All resolvedRockwood Pud
Sunrise Water Authority
Lake Oswego Municipal Water
All resolvedDamascus Water District
Boring Water District No 24
1 health-basedBig Valley Woods Water Corp
Pioneer Mobile Home Park
All resolvedEastmont Water Company
All resolvedCamp Kuratli At Trestle Glen
All resolvedMt View Public Golf Course Inc
Backroads Pub & Grub
Kellys Corner Market
All resolvedHood View Adventist School
All resolvedBarlow Trail Estates
All resolvedSandy Farms Inc
J Frank Schmidt And Son Co
All resolvedOrient Drive Mobile Estates
All resolvedGuide Dogs For The Blind Inc
1 health-basedBarton Community Baptist Annex
All resolvedBarton Community Baptist Church
Fujimoto Farms
Ever Fresh Fruit Company
All resolvedRanchero Petite Improv Dist
All resolvedCarriage Estates W.I.D. 2
Hamlet Water Association
Mc Call Country Store
Mt Hood Care Home
C & L Lumber
Mt.Hood View Center
Hoodview Vending
Harrington'S Poultry
Chaney Lumber Co
Arrowhead Motel
Timber Tavern
Nw Stepping Stones
Dick Wolfe Meat Inc.
Hall'S Shopping Center
Damascus Heights Community Wd
Brooks Road Water District
Hamlet Water Association
Cascade View Water Works
Burns Acres Water Supply Assn.
Arrowhead Motel
Lekaroz Ws
Hoodview Vending,Inc.
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: 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.
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.