What was found in Prospect'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 706 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: LEISURE DAYS MOBILE HOME PARK · 90 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 421 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: ASHLAND ACRES MOBILE ESTATES · 30 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 367 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: ASHLAND ACRES MOBILE ESTATES · 30 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 120.45 µg/L 151% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: LEISURE DAYS MOBILE HOME PARK · 90 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 72.94 µg/L 5.6% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: LEISURE DAYS MOBILE HOME PARK · 90 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 80.615 µg/L — ASHLAND ACRES MOBILE ESTATES · 30 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 37.876 µg/L 379% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10 µg/L Main supplier: LEISURE DAYS MOBILE HOME PARK · 90 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.137 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: LEISURE DAYS MOBILE HOME PARK · 90 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 8.856 µg/L — ASHLAND ACRES MOBILE ESTATES · 30 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 7.3465 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: LEISURE DAYS MOBILE HOME PARK · 90 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 1.83 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: LEISURE DAYS MOBILE HOME PARK · 90 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 6.66 µg/L — ASHLAND ACRES MOBILE ESTATES · 30 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.7 µg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the city: ASHLAND ACRES MOBILE ESTATES · 30 people · 2013 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.9100 pCi/L 18% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: ASHLAND ACRES MOBILE ESTATES · 30 people · 2013 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0031 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LEISURE DAYS MOBILE HOME PARK · 90 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0060 mg/L — ASHLAND ACRES MOBILE ESTATES · 30 people · 2023 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Prospect
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LEISURE DAYS MOBILE HOME PARK | 90 |
| ASHLAND ACRES MOBILE ESTATES | 30 |
Frequently asked questions about Prospect tap water
Is Prospect tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Prospect. 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 Prospect?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Prospect, Oregon to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Prospect's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Prospect include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, Copper. 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.