Water Quality in Portland, OR (97212)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 97212.
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 18 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 78% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
28,042
Population
5
Water Systems
19
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)
Portland Water Bureau
All resolvedGresham, City Of
All resolvedRockwood Pud
Pdx Metro Commercial
1 health-basedFaubion Summer Hm Assoc% Jones
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Portland (97212) has more violations than 78% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 19.
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.