Water Quality in EUGENE, OR (97401)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 97401.

127

Total Violations

14

Health-Based

113

Monitoring / Reporting

122

Resolved

What does this mean?

122 of 127 violations have been resolved. 14 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 113 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 42 Population served: 6,677

Violations Detail (127 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AAug 22, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)MonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Combined UraniumMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
E. COLIMonitoring0N/AJun 23, 2025ActiveSevere gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
COLIPHAGEMonitoringN/AN/AMay 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
COLIPHAGEMonitoringN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(15)

Public Notice

76

Aug 22Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

51

Jun 30Active

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Uranium

03

Jun 30Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Jun 30Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jun 23Active

COLIPHAGE

19

May 31Resolved

COLIPHAGE

19

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

COLIPHAGE

19

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Uranium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Mar 31Resolved

2024(10)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Dec 14Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Oct 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

EUGENE (97401) has 127 recorded violations, including 14 health-based. 5 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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