What was found in Albany's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 402 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ALBANY, CITY OF · 57,997 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5934 µg/L — OAKVILLA MOBILE HOME PARK · 140 people · 2019 | 5/11 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 5530 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: OAKVILLA MOBILE HOME PARK · 140 people · 2018 | 4/11 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 137 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ALBANY, CITY OF · 57,997 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 1830.35 µg/L — SCRAVEL HILL WATER CO-OP · 300 people · 2019 | 9/11 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 105 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: HAFEZ WATER SYSTEM · 78 people · 2016 | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 66.96 µg/L 84% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ALBANY, CITY OF · 57,997 people · 2019 | 9/11 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 57 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: OAKVILLA MOBILE HOME PARK · 140 people · 2018 | 5/11 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 35.87 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ALBANY, CITY OF · 57,997 people · 2019 | 4/11 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 13.146 µg/L 88% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ALBANY, CITY OF · 57,997 people · 2017 | 9/11 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5.76 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: CAMELOT MOBILE HOME PARK · 150 people · 2019 | 2/11 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.73 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: SCRAVEL HILL WATER CO-OP · 300 people · 2016 | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.49 pCi/L 50% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: ALBANY, CITY OF · 57,997 people · 2017 | 3/11 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: OAKVILLA MOBILE HOME PARK · 140 people · 2018 | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 1.5495 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: OAKWOOD WATER SYSTEM INC · 55 people · 2019 | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.6025 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: HAFEZ WATER SYSTEM · 78 people · 2019 | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ALBANY, CITY OF · 57,997 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.0054 mg/L — AMIGO VILLA WATER SERVICE INC · 100 people · 2023 | 11/11 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Albany
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ALBANY, CITY OF | 57,997 |
| CITY OF MILLERSBURG | 2,615 |
| SCRAVEL HILL WATER CO-OP | 300 |
| CAMELOT MOBILE HOME PARK | 150 |
| OAKVILLA MOBILE HOME PARK | 140 |
| ALBANY TRAILER AND RV PARK, LLC | 130 |
| REDWOOD WATER SERVICE INC | 125 |
| GRAND PRAIRIE WATER SUPPLY CO | 110 |
| AMIGO VILLA WATER SERVICE INC | 100 |
| HAFEZ WATER SYSTEM | 78 |
| OAKWOOD WATER SYSTEM INC | 55 |
Frequently asked questions about Albany tap water
Is Albany tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Albany. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Albany?
11 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Albany, Oregon to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Albany's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Albany include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, TTHM. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.