Drinking water quality · 2024
What's in Eugene, OR tap water
8 contaminants were measured in the Eugene, OR water system's 2024 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit.
- Reporting year
- 2024
- Contaminants measured
- 8
- Over federal limit
- 0
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Service area
- OR
Where your water comes from · EPA SDWIS
Eugene, OR's drinking water comes from ground water, drawn from 1 source.
Source
- WELL
Treatment
- TP FOR WELL (LANE 16127)
Distribution
Compliance history
Federal Safe Drinking Water Act violation & enforcement records (EPA SDWIS). A violation is a regulatory determination by the state or EPA — separate from the measured levels above.
- Maximum contaminant level exceededHealth-based2 violations on record · most recent Feb 1998resolved
- Treatment technique violationHealth-based1 violation on record · most recent Jul 2000resolved
Source: EPA SDWIS / ECHO. View the full federal record on EPA ECHO ↗
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 0.00698 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 0.015 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.07 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0–0.002 mg/LRangeDetection | 2 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 0.19–0.81 mg/LRangeDetection | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 0–0.15 mg/LRangeDetection | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0–0.057 mg/LRangeDetection | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOCTotal organic carbon — a measure of organic material dissolved in the water. | 0.26–0.73 mg/LRangeDetection | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 1–2 mg/LReported levelBarium/Fluoride These naturally-occurring substances, found in the mineral composition of our watershed, were detected at extremely low levels — well below regulatory standards. | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Eugene, OR's water
+Is Eugene, OR tap water safe to drink in 2024?
Every one of the 8 contaminants measured in Eugene, OR's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report is below its federal limit. "Safe" under the EPA's drinking-water standards is health-based, not aesthetic — but by those standards, no measured contaminant in this report exceeds its enforceable threshold. Individual health concerns (e.g. immunocompromised, infant, pregnancy) may warrant additional filtering regardless of compliance.
+What contaminants are in Eugene, OR tap water?
8 contaminants were measured in Eugene, OR's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, inorganic chemicals, and physical & aggregate. 6 have an enforceable federal limit; the rest are detected but unregulated. Every measured value, in the utility's own units, is on this page.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Eugene, OR's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. public water utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived and viewable on this site. A water-quality report covers an entire service area, not a single address.
+How often is Eugene, OR's water quality data updated?
Each U.S. public water utility publishes one Consumer Confidence Report per year, covering the prior calendar year's measurements. This page reflects the 2024 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.