Beaverton Water Quality

Oregon

Health Violations

The tap water in Beaverton, Oregon is served by 8 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 316,767 people. 1 health-based violation are on record, most recently for 8000 in 2018. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

8
Water Systems
316,767
Population Served
1
Total Violations
1
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Beaverton, Oregon is delivered through 8 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 316,767 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Beaverton shows 1 total violation across all 8 systems, of which 1 is health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 8000. 5 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Oregon drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
TUALATIN VALLEY WATER DISTRICT 224,600 0 Clean
BEAVERTON, CITY OF 88,045 0 Clean
NORTH PLAINS WATER DEPARTMENT 3,663 0 Clean
COUNTRY SQUIRE ESTATES 150 0 Clean
MAPLE GROVE ESTATES 115 0 Clean
BERKELEY ESTATES 94 0 Clean
HAT ROCK MOBILE COURT 60 0 Clean
HOGG HEAVEN MHP 40 1 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
8000 2018-01-19

TRI Facilities in Beaverton

Facility Total Releases
Analog Devices Inc. Beaverton 418.2K lbs
Maxtek Components Corp. 64 lbs
Tektronix Inc 7 lbs
Knife River Farmington Asphalt 1 lbs
Vanguard Ems Inc 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beaverton, Oregon water safe to drink?
Beaverton is served by 8 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 316,767 people. 1 health-based violation have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Beaverton have?
Beaverton water systems have a total of 1 violation on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 1 is health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Beaverton water?
Health-based violations for Beaverton water systems include the following contaminants: 8000. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Beaverton?
8 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Beaverton, Oregon, collectively covering approximately 316,767 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Beaverton get its drinking water?
Beaverton's water supply comes from 8 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Beaverton?
Yes, 5 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Beaverton, Oregon, reporting a combined 418.3K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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