Water Quality in BEND, OR (97701)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 97701.

164

Total Violations

Health-Based

152

Monitoring / Reporting

160

Resolved

What does this mean?

160 of 164 violations have been resolved. 12 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 152 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: 129 Population served: 102,520

Violations Detail (164 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Aug 28, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Active	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Active	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 9, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Resolved	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Resolved	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 29, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 29, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 29, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 29, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 29, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 29, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
COLIPHAGE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
COLIPHAGE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Dec 8, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 12, 2023	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 3, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 3, 2023	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 27, 2023	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 7, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Oct 16, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 10, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(29)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Jun 30Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Active

Groundwater Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Public Notice

Apr 9Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 28Resolved

2024(37)

Groundwater Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

Oct 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

Oct 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 31Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

Feb 29Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

Feb 29Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 29Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Feb 29Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

Jan 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

Jan 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

Jan 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

BEND (97701) has 164 recorded violations, including 12 health-based. 4 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 →

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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.

Water Quality in BEND, OR (97701)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (164 total)

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(29)

2024(37)

2023(35)

2022(34)

2021(29)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

Reverse Osmosis System

Activated Carbon Filter

UV Water Purifier

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