Rainier Water Quality

Oregon

Health Violations

The tap water in Rainier, Oregon is served by 6 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 2,597 people. 28 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 8000 in 2025. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

6
Water Systems
2,597
Population Served
28
Total Violations
28
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Rainier, Oregon is delivered through 6 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 2,597 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 Rainier shows 28 total violations across all 6 systems, of which 28 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 8000, 5200, 0700, 0200, 1005 and 2 others. 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
CITY OF RAINIER 1,932 4 Health
WESTERN HILLS MH ESTATES 375 12 Health
DEER VIEW COOPERATIVE 90 0 Clean
GOBLE WATER ASSOCIATION 85 1 Health
PRESCOTT, CITY OF 70 6 Health
J & M MOBILE HOME PARK 45 5 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 2025-08-23
5200 2024-10-17
0700 2024-09-01
0700 2024-09-01
0700 2024-09-01
0700 2024-09-01
0200 2024-08-01
0200 2024-08-01
0700 2024-03-14
0700 2024-01-01
0700 2024-01-01
0700 2024-01-01
8000 2023-12-01
8000 2023-12-01
8000 2023-12-01
0700 2023-07-01
0700 2023-07-01
0700 2023-07-01
0700 2022-10-22
0700 2022-10-22
1005 2022-10-01
1005 2022-10-01
2920 2022-04-01
2920 2022-04-01
8000 2021-03-02
5000 2000-01-01
5000 1998-06-01
5000 1998-02-01

TRI Facilities in Rainier

Facility Total Releases
US Gypsum Co 46 lbs
Conrad Wood Preserving Co 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rainier, Oregon water safe to drink?
Rainier is served by 6 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 2,597 people. 28 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 Rainier have?
Rainier water systems have a total of 28 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 28 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Rainier water?
Health-based violations for Rainier water systems include the following contaminants: 8000, 5200, 0700, 0200, 1005 and 2 others. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Rainier?
6 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Rainier, Oregon, collectively covering approximately 2,597 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Rainier get its drinking water?
Rainier's water supply comes from 6 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 Rainier?
Yes, 2 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Rainier, Oregon, reporting a combined 46 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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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro Editorial