What was found in Butte Falls'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 129.1 µg/L 9.9% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BUTTE FALLS, TOWN OF · 443 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 6.46 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BUTTE FALLS, TOWN OF · 443 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.237 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BUTTE FALLS, TOWN OF · 443 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.06 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: BUTTE FALLS, TOWN OF · 443 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.03 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: BUTTE FALLS, TOWN OF · 443 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.9690 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: BUTTE FALLS, TOWN OF · 443 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.8060 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: BUTTE FALLS, TOWN OF · 443 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0064 mg/L 43% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BUTTE FALLS, TOWN OF · 443 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Butte Falls
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BUTTE FALLS, TOWN OF | 443 |
Frequently asked questions about Butte Falls tap water
Is Butte Falls tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 8 contaminants in the water serving Butte Falls. 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 Butte Falls?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Butte Falls, Oregon to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Butte Falls's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Butte Falls include Copper, Barium, Lead, Chromium, Arsenic. 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.