What was found in Gates'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | 71.96 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: GATES, CITY OF · 220 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 41.025 µg/L 68% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: GATES, CITY OF · 220 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 40.55 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: GATES, CITY OF · 220 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.45 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: GATES, CITY OF · 220 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 2.08 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: GATES, CITY OF · 220 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.065 pCi/L 41% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: GATES, CITY OF · 220 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0119 mg/L 79% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: GATES, CITY OF · 220 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Gates
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| GATES, CITY OF | 220 |
Frequently asked questions about Gates tap water
Is Gates tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 7 contaminants in the water serving Gates. 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 Gates?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Gates, Oregon to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Gates's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Gates include TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Copper, Lead, 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.