PFAS ("forever chemicals") · 2025
PFOA in Bend, OR tap water
Bend, OR's 2025 Consumer Confidence Report shows PFOA at or above the federal limit. Measured value is 3.2× the threshold.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Maximum System-wide | 22.5 ng/L | None set |
Average Of Results | 12.7 ng/L | None set |
Minimum System-wide | 3.2 ng/L | None set |
Verbatim from Bend, OR's 2025 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in nonstick and stain-resistant products.
Linked to cancer, liver damage, and immune effects; the EPA set an enforceable limit of 4 parts per trillion.
People also ask
+Is there PFOA in Bend, OR tap water?
Yes — Bend, OR's 2025 Consumer Confidence Report lists PFOA at 12.7 ng/L. Bend, OR's 2025 Consumer Confidence Report shows PFOA at or above the federal limit. Measured value is 3.2× the threshold.
+What's the federal limit for PFOA in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for PFOA. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is PFOA?
Perfluorooctanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in nonstick and stain-resistant products. Linked to cancer, liver damage, and immune effects; the EPA set an enforceable limit of 4 parts per trillion.
+Where does this PFOA measurement come from?
This page reproduces the PFOA entry from the 2025 Consumer Confidence Report published by the Bend, OR water utility — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived at /water/or/bend/2025/source.