Water Quality in Portland, OR (97232)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 97232.

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 29 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 82% of US ZIP codes.

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

15,615

Population

17

Water Systems

30

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (17)

Portland Water Bureau

All resolved
Surface water 666,200 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 4.89 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Gresham, City Of

All resolved
Purchased surface water 73,932 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Rockwood Pud

Purchased surface water 65,443 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 4.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Metro Parks - Oxbow

Groundwater 822 people served
0 violations

Camp Howard-Cyo

All resolved
Groundwater 160 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Snow Bunny Lodge

Surface water 150 people served
0 violations

Kindercare Learning Center #301559

Groundwater 95 people served
0 violations

Kindercare #300551

Groundwater 83 people served
0 violations

Cooks In-Lieu Tfas

All resolved
Groundwater 70 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Celilo Tfas

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

North Bonneville Tfas

All resolved
Groundwater 43 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Lone Pine In-Lieu Tfas

All resolved
Purchased surface water 40 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Maryhill Tfas

All resolved
Groundwater 39 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Lyle Tfas

All resolved
Purchased groundwater 33 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Stanley Rock Tfas

All resolved
Groundwater 29 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Pasture Point Tfas

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Hall Of Fame Test System

1 health-based
Surface water 5 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Contaminants Found

NitrateHealth-Based

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

5 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

20 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,3,7,8-TCDDMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
4.89 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Portland (97232) has more violations than 82% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 30.

Fewer violations 82th 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.

Reverse Osmosis System

One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.

Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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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