Coos Bay Water Quality

Oregon

Health Violations

The tap water in Coos Bay, Oregon is served by 4 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 34,622 people. 20 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 0200 in 2022. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

4
Water Systems
34,622
Population Served
20
Total Violations
20
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Coos Bay, Oregon is delivered through 4 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 34,622 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 Coos Bay shows 20 total violations across all 4 systems, of which 20 are 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 0200, 2456. 2 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
COOS BAY NORTH BEND WTR BRD 34,500 0 Clean
SUMNER WATER CORPORATION 50 9 Health
COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES WD 45 10 Health
WATSONVILLE WATER SYSTEM 27 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
0200 2022-01-01
0200 2022-01-01
2456 2020-07-01
2456 2020-07-01
2456 2020-01-01
2456 2020-01-01
0200 2019-04-01
0200 2019-04-01
0200 2019-03-01
0200 2019-03-01
0200 2019-02-01
0200 2019-02-01
0200 2019-01-01
0200 2019-01-01
0200 2019-01-01
0200 2019-01-01
0200 2018-12-01
0200 2018-12-01
0200 2018-11-01
0200 2018-11-01

TRI Facilities in Coos Bay

Facility Total Releases
Millington Concrete 122 lbs
Coos Asphalt 1 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coos Bay, Oregon water safe to drink?
Coos Bay is served by 4 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 34,622 people. 20 health-based violations 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 Coos Bay have?
Coos Bay water systems have a total of 20 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 20 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Coos Bay water?
Health-based violations for Coos Bay water systems include the following contaminants: 0200, 2456. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Coos Bay?
4 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Coos Bay, Oregon, collectively covering approximately 34,622 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Coos Bay get its drinking water?
Coos Bay's water supply comes from 4 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 Coos Bay?
Yes, 2 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Coos Bay, Oregon, reporting a combined 123 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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