Water Quality in Portland, OR (97220)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 97220.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 11 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are18 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 77% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
27,202
Population
11
Water Systems
18
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (11)
Portland Water Bureau
All resolvedGresham, City Of
All resolvedRockwood Pud
Parkrose Water District
Hazelwood Water District
Manna House Church
Westwind Stewardship Group
All resolvedSports Acres %Or Athletic Club
Crane Hot Springs
All resolvedFoley Creek
Arrah Wanna Estates Ws
All resolvedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Portland (97220) has more violations than 77% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 18, 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.