What was found in Ashland'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 | 472 µg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ASHLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 20,946 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2010 µg/L — ASHLAND VALLEY INN · 59 people · 2019 | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1860 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: VILLAGE AT VALLEY VIEW · 110 people · 2017 | 4/7 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 472 µg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ASHLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 20,946 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 1000 µg/L — ASHLAND COUNTRY ESTATES · 85 people · 2013 | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 231.25 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ASHLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 20,946 people · 2017 | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 116 µg/L 5.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: ASHLAND COUNTRY ESTATES · 85 people · 2013 | 5/7 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 52.1 µg/L 87% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ASHLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 20,946 people · 2019 | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 47.71 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ASHLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 20,946 people · 2019 | 4/7 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.46 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ASHLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 20,946 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 13 µg/L — CLAYTON CREEK MH ESTATES · 165 people · 2018 | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.03 pCi/L 27% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: CLAYTON CREEK MH ESTATES · 165 people · 2019 | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.28 pCi/L 66% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: ASHLAND COUNTRY ESTATES · 85 people · 2012 | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 3 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the city: ASHLAND COUNTRY ESTATES · 85 people · 2012 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.747 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: COUNTRY VIEW MH ESTATES · 132 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0034 mg/L 23% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ASHLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 20,946 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0054 mg/L — CLAYTON CREEK MH ESTATES · 165 people · 2024 | 7/7 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Ashland
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ASHLAND WATER DEPARTMENT | 20,946 |
| CLAYTON CREEK MH ESTATES | 165 |
| COUNTRY VIEW MH ESTATES | 132 |
| VILLAGE AT VALLEY VIEW | 110 |
| JACKSON WELLSPRINGS | 100 |
| ASHLAND COUNTRY ESTATES | 85 |
| ASHLAND VALLEY INN | 59 |
Frequently asked questions about Ashland tap water
Is Ashland tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Ashland. 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 Ashland?
7 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Ashland, Oregon to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Ashland's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Ashland include Nitrate, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Barium. 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.