What was found in Fairview'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 | 1600 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRVIEW, CITY OF · 9,963 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2665 µg/L — INTERLACHEN WATER PUD · 360 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 70.4 µg/L 5.4% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRVIEW, CITY OF · 9,963 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 166.5 µg/L — INTERLACHEN WATER PUD · 360 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 116.3 µg/L 775% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRVIEW, CITY OF · 9,963 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 13.5 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRVIEW, CITY OF · 9,963 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 10.6 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: SANDY BOULEVARD MOBILE VILLA · 350 people · 2013 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.6 pCi/L 31% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: SANDY BOULEVARD MOBILE VILLA · 350 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.721 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: INTERLACHEN WATER PUD · 360 people · 2013 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 2.2 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRVIEW, CITY OF · 9,963 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.655 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRVIEW, CITY OF · 9,963 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.5 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRVIEW, CITY OF · 9,963 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Ethylene Dibromide | 0.0200 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 0.0500 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRVIEW, CITY OF · 9,963 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0069 mg/L 46% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FAIRVIEW, CITY OF · 9,963 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Fairview
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FAIRVIEW, CITY OF | 9,963 |
| INTERLACHEN WATER PUD | 360 |
| SANDY BOULEVARD MOBILE VILLA | 350 |
Frequently asked questions about Fairview tap water
Is Fairview tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Fairview. 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 Fairview?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Fairview, Oregon to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Fairview's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Fairview include Nitrate, Copper, Lead, TTHM, 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.