What was found in Drain'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 | 185.3 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: DRAIN, CITY OF · 1,194 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 87.865 µg/L 110% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: DRAIN, CITY OF · 1,194 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 38.39 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: DRAIN, CITY OF · 1,194 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 24.76 µg/L 165% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: DRAIN, CITY OF · 1,194 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.9865 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: DRAIN, CITY OF · 1,194 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0100 mg/L 67% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: DRAIN, CITY OF · 1,194 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Drain
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| DRAIN, CITY OF | 1,194 |
Frequently asked questions about Drain tap water
Is Drain tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 6 contaminants in the water serving Drain. 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 Drain?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Drain, Oregon to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Drain's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Drain include Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead, Xylenes, Total. 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.