What was found in Hood River'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 | 81.65 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: HOOD RIVER, CITY OF · 8,577 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 189.4 µg/L — ICE FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT · 6,000 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 19 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: ICE FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT · 6,000 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 13.5 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Highest in the city: ICE FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT · 6,000 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.66 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: HOOD RIVER, CITY OF · 8,577 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 12.04 µg/L — ALDRIDGE DITCH CO WS · 88 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 2.87 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: HOOD RIVER, CITY OF · 8,577 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 0.7000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: HOOD RIVER, CITY OF · 8,577 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.5000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HOOD RIVER, CITY OF · 8,577 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0017 mg/L 11% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HOOD RIVER, CITY OF · 8,577 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0102 mg/L — ALDRIDGE DITCH CO WS · 88 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Hood River
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HOOD RIVER, CITY OF | 8,577 |
| ICE FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT | 6,000 |
| ALDRIDGE DITCH CO WS | 88 |
Frequently asked questions about Hood River tap water
Is Hood River tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 8 contaminants in the water serving Hood River. 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 Hood River?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Hood River, Oregon to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Hood River's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Hood River include Copper, Nitrate, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead, TTHM. 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.