Water Quality in Bend, OR (97759)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 97759.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 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 72 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 94% of US ZIP codes.

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

7,737

Population

29

Water Systems

74

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (29)

Bend, City Of

All resolved
Surface water 77,704 people served
18 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Albany, City Of

Surface water 57,997 people served
0 violations

Redmond Water Department

Groundwater 37,566 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Avion Wc - Greater Avion

Groundwater 35,332 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Deschutes Valley Water Dist

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

Sisters, City Of

Groundwater 3,778 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Tollgate Water Company

All resolved
Groundwater 800 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Black Butte Ranch Corporation

Groundwater 740 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Hoodoo Ski Bowl

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

Indian Meadow Water Company

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Big Lake Youth Camp

1 health-based
Surface water 325 people served
46 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

High Desert Sports Complex

Groundwater 220 people served
0 violations

Aspen Lakes Utility Co Llc

All resolved
Groundwater 150 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Suttle Lodge And Boathouse

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Sno-Cap Water System

1 health-based
Groundwater 90 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Suttle Lake United Method Camp

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Santiam Lodge-%E.Patterson

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Rainshadow Organics

All resolved
Groundwater 48 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Camp Caldera

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

Rim At Aspen Lakes

Groundwater 31 people served
0 violations

Usfs Cold Spring Picnic (Hp#1)

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Camp Tamarack

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Odot Hd Santiam Junction Maint

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Alpine Kitchen

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Sisters Church Of The Nazarene

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Camp Davidson

Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations

Cloverdale School

Groundwater 12 people served
0 violations

Rags To Walkers Guest Ranch

Groundwater 10 people served
0 violations

Meyers W.S.

Groundwater 10 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

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

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

5 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

5 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.2 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Bend (97759) has more violations than 94% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 74.

Fewer violations 94th 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.

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

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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