Water Quality in Drain, OR (97435)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 97435.

Past Health-Based Violations

3 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 16 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 78% of US ZIP codes.

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

2,412

Population

5

Water Systems

19

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)

Drain, City Of

3 health-based
Surface water 1,194 people served
19 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 12 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

K-R Drive Inn

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Cold Springs Store

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Chug-A-Lug

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Curtin Elementary School

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
4 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Approaching limit
12 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Drain (97435) has more violations than 78% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 19.

Fewer violations 78th 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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