Water Quality in The Dalles, OR (97057)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 97057.

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 22 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 81% of US ZIP codes.

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

14

Population

3

Water Systems

24

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (3)

The Dalles, City Of

All resolved
Surface water 13,010 people served
12 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Xxshaniko Water System

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

Shaniko Water System

2 health-based
Groundwater 38 people served
12 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

6 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

4 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.3 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

The Dalles (97057) has more violations than 81% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 24.

Fewer violations 81th 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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