What was found in Roseburg'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 | 53.5 µg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ROSEBURG, CITY OF · 28,800 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 742.8 µg/L — USFS TOKETEE RANGER STATION · 150 people · 2019 | 5/7 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 470 µg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: USFS TOKETEE RANGER STATION · 150 people · 2019 | 5/7 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 420 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: USFS TOKETEE RANGER STATION · 150 people · 2019 | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 185.7 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ROSEBURG, CITY OF · 28,800 people · 2014 | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 36.68 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ROSEBURG, CITY OF · 28,800 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 100.03 µg/L — GREEN AREA WATER & SANITARY AUTHORITY · 7,000 people · 2019 | 4/7 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 33.18 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ROSEBURG, CITY OF · 28,800 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 70.07 µg/L — UMPQUA BASIN WATER ASSOC · 9,499 people · 2019 | 4/7 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 40 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the city: UMPQUA BASIN WATER ASSOC · 9,499 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 12.8 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ROSEBURG, CITY OF · 28,800 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 19 µg/L — UMPQUA BASIN WATER ASSOC · 9,499 people · 2019 | 5/7 | SYR4 |
| P-Dichlorobenzene | 1.192 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 75 µg/L Highest in the city: GREEN AREA WATER & SANITARY AUTHORITY · 7,000 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.1 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: UMPQUA BASIN WATER ASSOC · 9,499 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Asbestos | 0.2000 MFL 2.9% of the EPA limit 7 MFL Highest in the city: GREEN AREA WATER & SANITARY AUTHORITY · 7,000 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ROSEBURG, CITY OF · 28,800 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.0350 mg/L — UMPQUA BASIN WATER ASSOC · 9,499 people · 2025 | 7/7 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Roseburg
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ROSEBURG, CITY OF | 28,800 |
| UMPQUA BASIN WATER ASSOC | 9,499 |
| GREEN AREA WATER & SANITARY AUTHORITY | 7,000 |
| USFS WOLF CREEK JOB CORPS | 291 |
| USFS TOKETEE RANGER STATION | 150 |
| EAGLE VALLEY RV PARK | 70 |
| RICE HILL RV PARK | 50 |
Frequently asked questions about Roseburg tap water
Is Roseburg tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Roseburg. 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 Roseburg?
7 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Roseburg, Oregon to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Roseburg's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Roseburg include Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, 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.