Water Quality in Rufus, OR (97050)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 97050.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 20 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 79% of US ZIP codes.

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

212

Population

9

Water Systems

21

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (9)

Roosevelt Park

All resolved
Groundwater 899 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Rufus Public Works

All resolved
Groundwater 270 people served
7 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Plymouth Day Use

All resolved
Groundwater 242 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Usace Le Page Park

All resolved
Groundwater 150 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Usace John Day Dam

All resolved
Groundwater 120 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Plymouth Campground

All resolved
Groundwater 104 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Usace Philippi Park

1 health-based
Groundwater 65 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Murray Springs Water Assoc

Surface water 30 people served
0 violations

Rufus Elementary Sd 3

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

13 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

3 violations
All resolved
COLIPHAGEMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
7 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Rufus (97050) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 21.

Fewer violations 79th 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.

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) 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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