Water Quality in Portland, OR (97210)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 97210.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 14 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are16 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 75% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
11,324
Population
14
Water Systems
16
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (14)
Portland Water Bureau
All resolvedTualatin Valley Water District
Hillsboro, City Of
All resolvedBeaverton, City Of
All resolvedGresham, City Of
All resolvedRockwood Pud
Tigard, City Of
All resolvedQuick 2 Go
Alpenrose Dairy
All resolvedWoodbury Energy
Woodbury Energy Company Inc
All resolvedTangent Industrial Park #1
Audubon Society Pdx-Marmot
All resolvedTangent Industrial Park #4
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Portland (97210) has more violations than 75% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 16, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.