Water Quality in Albany, OR (97389)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 97389.
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 50 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 91% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,755
Population
26
Water Systems
51
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (26)
Albany, City Of
Lake Creek Ranch Mhc
All resolvedLone Oak Estates
All resolvedBarenbrug Water System
All resolvedLinn West
All resolvedAgape Family Fellowship
Central Valley Christian School
Knife River Materials - Central Oregon
Meadow Wood Estates
All resolvedKnife River - Nw Tangent
Tangent Business Park
Tangent Inn
All resolvedNutrien Ag Solutions
Grace Bible Fellowship
All resolvedHarmony Academies
Egan Wtr Sys
Mae Y Egan
Harmony Acres Mobile Park
Central Electrical Trng Ctr
All resolvedAlbany Box Company
1 health-basedKws Seeds, Llc
All resolvedRiverland Water System
All resolvedRoberts Seed Company
Kims Kafe
Egan Water System
Builders First Source
Contaminants 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.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Albany (97389) has more violations than 91% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 51.
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
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 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.