Water Quality in Madras, OR (97741)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 97741.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 21 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are14 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 73% of US ZIP codes.

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

13,663

Population

21

Water Systems

14

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (21)

The Dalles, City Of

All resolved
Surface water 13,010 people served
12 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Deschutes Valley Water Dist

Groundwater 11,700 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Madras, City Of

All resolved
Groundwater 3,940 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lake Simtustus Rv Park

Groundwater 350 people served
0 violations

Pge Pelton Park

All resolved
Groundwater 250 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Pge See Water System

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Pge Round Butte Dam Picnic Area

Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations

Gateway Water System

Surface water 37 people served
0 violations

Juniper Motel-%Madan L.Sehgal

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Pelton Store-%Gerald Fifield

Surface water 28 people served
0 violations

Green Spot Trailer Courts

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Nine Peaks Golf Course

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Hillcrest Motel

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Madras Auction Yard,Inc.

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Richardsons Recreation Ranch

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Haycreek Ranch

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

K & D Drive In

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Deschutes Trailer Park

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Willowdale Cafe-%O.Middlebrook

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Pelton Domestic Water System

Surface water 15 people served
0 violations

Hay Creek Cattle Ranch

Groundwater 15 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

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

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.8 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Madras (97741) has more violations than 73% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 14, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 73th percentile More violations

Water Filter Recommendations

No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.

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