What was found in Keizer'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 | 2080 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: KEIZER, CITY OF · 38,585 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1601 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: KEIZER, CITY OF · 38,585 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 306.6 µg/L 7.7% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: KEIZER, CITY OF · 38,585 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 121.4 µg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: KEIZER, CITY OF · 38,585 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 236 µg/L — MCNARY OAKS MOBILE VILLA · 150 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 80 µg/L 8% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: KEIZER, CITY OF · 38,585 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 14 µg/L 233% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 6 µg/L Main supplier: KEIZER, CITY OF · 38,585 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.391 pCi/L 23% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: KEIZER, CITY OF · 38,585 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 12 pCi/L — PALO MOBILE HOME PARK · 40 people · 2016 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 9 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: CHAPARRAL MOBILE RANCH · 110 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: KEIZER, CITY OF · 38,585 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 5.465 µg/L — MCNARY OAKS MOBILE VILLA · 150 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.955 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: KEIZER, CITY OF · 38,585 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 2 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: KEIZER, CITY OF · 38,585 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.88 pCi/L 38% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: KEIZER, CITY OF · 38,585 people · 2016 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 1.49 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: KEIZER, CITY OF · 38,585 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 1.1 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: KEIZER, CITY OF · 38,585 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Diquat | 0.7000 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 20 µg/L Main supplier: KEIZER, CITY OF · 38,585 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| PFHXS | 0.0039 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEIZER, CITY OF · 38,585 people · 2025 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: KEIZER, CITY OF · 38,585 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.00080 mg/L — PALO MOBILE HOME PARK · 40 people · 2023 | 4/4 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Keizer
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| KEIZER, CITY OF | 38,585 |
| MCNARY OAKS MOBILE VILLA | 150 |
| CHAPARRAL MOBILE RANCH | 110 |
| PALO MOBILE HOME PARK | 40 |
Frequently asked questions about Keizer tap water
Is Keizer tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Keizer. 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 Keizer?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Keizer, Oregon to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Keizer's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Keizer include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Nitrite. 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.