Water Quality in Eugene, OR (97477)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 97477.

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 25 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.

37,534

Population

29

Water Systems

26

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (29)

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)

Rainbow Water District

1 health-based
Groundwater under influence of surface water 6,300 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Marcola Water District

All resolved
Groundwater 600 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Riverview Market

All resolved
Groundwater 450 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Willamette Wc - Douglas Garden

Groundwater 327 people served
0 violations

Filbert Grove Water Company

Purchased groundwater 324 people served
0 violations

Deerhorn Community Wtr Assn

All resolved
Groundwater 275 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Shangri-La Water District

Groundwater under influence of surface water 200 people served
0 violations

Walterville Elem Sd 19

All resolved
Groundwater 194 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Sky Camp

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Dots Cafe % Eunice Romo

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Union Rogue Baptist Camp

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Rapids Cafe

Groundwater 95 people served
0 violations

Shenandoah Homeowners Inc

Groundwater 84 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Fall Creek Tavern

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Parklane Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

Texaco Service Station

Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations

Walterville General Store

Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations

Mohawk Elementary Sd 19

All resolved
Groundwater 60 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Weyerhauser-Mohawk

Groundwater 53 people served
0 violations

Lane County Softball Complex

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Marcola Rd C Care

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Paulownia Farms

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Alleco Financial Corporation

Surface water 30 people served
0 violations

Elaine'S Restaurant

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Bridge Open Bible Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Wicklund Farms

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Mathers Market

Groundwater 18 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

9 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

6 violations
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

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

2 violations
All resolved
COLIPHAGEMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
7 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Eugene (97477) has more violations than 82% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 26.

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.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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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