Water Quality in Portland, OR (97218)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 97218.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 7 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are9 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 65% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
15,428
Population
7
Water Systems
9
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (7)
Portland Water Bureau
All resolvedGresham, City Of
All resolvedRockwood Pud
Rose City Water District
Bedford Park Mutual Wtr Co
Columbia Place Llc
Hillsboro Landfill
All resolvedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
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 (97218) has more violations than 65% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 9, 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.