What was found in Boring'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 | 3100 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: RANCHERO PETITE IMPROV DIST · 40 people · 2019 | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 18.2 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BORING WATER DISTRICT NO 24 · 2,500 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 2650 µg/L — RANCHERO PETITE IMPROV DIST · 40 people · 2019 | 5/7 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 2200 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: BIG VALLEY WOODS WATER CORP · 550 people · 2019 | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 72.475 µg/L 5.6% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BORING WATER DISTRICT NO 24 · 2,500 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 275.5 µg/L — EASTMONT WATER COMPANY · 250 people · 2019 | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.285 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BORING WATER DISTRICT NO 24 · 2,500 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 20.65 µg/L — EASTMONT WATER COMPANY · 250 people · 2019 | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 18.2 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: BORING WATER DISTRICT NO 24 · 2,500 people · 2018 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 3.5925 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BORING WATER DISTRICT NO 24 · 2,500 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 7.4 µg/L — BARLOW TRAIL ESTATES · 180 people · 2018 | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 5.425 µg/L 6.8% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Highest in the city: BIG VALLEY WOODS WATER CORP · 550 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: BORING WATER DISTRICT NO 24 · 2,500 people · 2018 | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.34 pCi/L 29% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: BIG VALLEY WOODS WATER CORP · 550 people · 2016 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.9 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: BARLOW TRAIL ESTATES · 180 people · 2018 | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.33 pCi/L 47% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: ORIENT DRIVE MOBILE ESTATES · 83 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0012 mg/L 8.2% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BORING WATER DISTRICT NO 24 · 2,500 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0100 mg/L — BIG VALLEY WOODS WATER CORP · 550 people · 2023 | 7/7 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Boring
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BORING WATER DISTRICT NO 24 | 2,500 |
| BIG VALLEY WOODS WATER CORP | 550 |
| PIONEER MOBILE HOME PARK | 400 |
| EASTMONT WATER COMPANY | 250 |
| BARLOW TRAIL ESTATES | 180 |
| ORIENT DRIVE MOBILE ESTATES | 83 |
| RANCHERO PETITE IMPROV DIST | 40 |
Frequently asked questions about Boring tap water
Is Boring tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Boring. 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 Boring?
7 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Boring, Oregon to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Boring's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Boring include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Lead. 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.