What was found in Waldport'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 | 70 µg/L 5.4% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SW LINCOLN CO WATER PUD · 3,000 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 1581 µg/L — KOZY ACRES WATER SYSTEM · 40 people · 2018 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 508.5 µg/L 5.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SW LINCOLN CO WATER PUD · 3,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1400 µg/L — KING SILVER RV PARK · 62 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 574.5 µg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SW LINCOLN CO WATER PUD · 3,000 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 1000 µg/L — RIVERSIDE MOBILE PARK · 32 people · 2013 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 112 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: KOZY ACRES WATER SYSTEM · 40 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 33.2 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: KOZY ACRES WATER SYSTEM · 40 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 12.8 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SW LINCOLN CO WATER PUD · 3,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 27 µg/L — WALDPORT, CITY OF · 2,300 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 20.39 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SW LINCOLN CO WATER PUD · 3,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 26.1 µg/L — WALDPORT, CITY OF · 2,300 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.9 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: SW LINCOLN CO WATER PUD · 3,000 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 13.949 µg/L — KOZY ACRES WATER SYSTEM · 40 people · 2018 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 8 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: SW LINCOLN CO WATER PUD · 3,000 people · 2017 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 6.8425 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: WALDPORT, CITY OF · 2,300 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 1.0145 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Highest in the city: WALDPORT, CITY OF · 2,300 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SW LINCOLN CO WATER PUD · 3,000 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.0153 mg/L — KOZY ACRES WATER SYSTEM · 40 people · 2024 | 5/5 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Waldport
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SW LINCOLN CO WATER PUD | 3,000 |
| WALDPORT, CITY OF | 2,300 |
| KING SILVER RV PARK | 62 |
| KOZY ACRES WATER SYSTEM | 40 |
| RIVERSIDE MOBILE PARK | 32 |
Frequently asked questions about Waldport tap water
Is Waldport tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Waldport. 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 Waldport?
5 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Waldport, Oregon to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Waldport's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Waldport include Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Barium. 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.