Water Quality in Eugene, OR (97431)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 97431.

Past Health-Based Violations

9 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 38 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 90% of US ZIP codes.

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

2,366

Population

12

Water Systems

47

Violations (5yr)

9

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)

Eugene Water & Electric Board

Surface water 176,000 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 4.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Springfield Utility Board

Surface water 62,100 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.84 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Shiloh Youth Revivl Centrs Inc

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Dexter Shores Mobile Home Park

All resolved
Groundwater 120 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 5.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Dexter Lake Club

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Dexter Oaks Co-Op

8 health-based
Groundwater 75 people served
12 violations (5yr) · 8 health-based · All resolved

Wagon Yard Bbq, The

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Lost Valley Educational Center

1 health-based
Groundwater 40 people served
7 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Buckhorn Tavern

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Mountain View Mobile Court

All resolved
Groundwater 22 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Dexter Market

Groundwater 21 people served
0 violations

Hwy 58 Trailer Park

All resolved
Groundwater 16 people served
22 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Contaminants Found

ArsenicHealth-Based

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

11 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
5 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

22 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

4 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

3 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
4.5 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

Eugene (97431) has more violations than 90% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 47.

Fewer violations 90th 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

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.

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