What was found in Umatilla'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 | 960 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: POWER CITY WATER CO-OP · 70 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 88.66 µg/L 6.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Highest in the city: POWER CITY WATER CO-OP · 70 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 25.15 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: UMATILLA, CITY OF · 8,256 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 80.2 µg/L — POWER CITY WATER CO-OP · 70 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 33.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UMATILLA, CITY OF · 8,256 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.856 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: UMATILLA, CITY OF · 8,256 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 31.91 µg/L — POWER CITY WATER CO-OP · 70 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: UMATILLA, CITY OF · 8,256 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.18 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: POWER CITY WATER CO-OP · 70 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: POWER CITY WATER CO-OP · 70 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: UMATILLA, CITY OF · 8,256 people · 2024 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Umatilla
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| UMATILLA, CITY OF | 8,256 |
| POWER CITY WATER CO-OP | 70 |
Frequently asked questions about Umatilla tap water
Is Umatilla tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 9 contaminants in the water serving Umatilla. 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 Umatilla?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Umatilla, Oregon to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Umatilla's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Umatilla include Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, Lithium, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.