What was found in Warm Springs'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 | 202 µg/L 5.1% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WARM SPRINGS WATER TREATMENT PLANT · 3,800 people · 2012
Highest in the city: 2128.2 µg/L — SIMNASHO SCHOOLIE · 350 people · 2018 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 1270 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: BIA CELILO VILLAGE · 75 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 72.05 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WARM SPRINGS WATER TREATMENT PLANT · 3,800 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 577.6 µg/L — SIMNASHO SCHOOLIE · 350 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 250 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: SIMNASHO SCHOOLIE · 350 people · 2018 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 48.8 µg/L 488% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10 µg/L Highest in the city: SIMNASHO SCHOOLIE · 350 people · 2018 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 41.165 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WARM SPRINGS WATER TREATMENT PLANT · 3,800 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 39.995 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WARM SPRINGS WATER TREATMENT PLANT · 3,800 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 34.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARM SPRINGS WATER TREATMENT PLANT · 3,800 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 24.995 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARM SPRINGS WATER TREATMENT PLANT · 3,800 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 14 µg/L 93% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WARM SPRINGS WATER TREATMENT PLANT · 3,800 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 20.8 µg/L — BIA CELILO VILLAGE · 75 people · 2017 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 18.9 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: BIA CELILO VILLAGE · 75 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 17.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARM SPRINGS WATER TREATMENT PLANT · 3,800 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.255 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARM SPRINGS WATER TREATMENT PLANT · 3,800 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARM SPRINGS WATER TREATMENT PLANT · 3,800 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.06 µg/L — BIA CELILO VILLAGE · 75 people · 2018 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARM SPRINGS WATER TREATMENT PLANT · 3,800 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.58 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: BIA CELILO VILLAGE · 75 people · 2018 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.4737 pCi/L 29% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: WARM SPRINGS WATER TREATMENT PLANT · 3,800 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 1.5 pCi/L — SIDWALTER · 130 people · 2018 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.38 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARM SPRINGS WATER TREATMENT PLANT · 3,800 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARM SPRINGS WATER TREATMENT PLANT · 3,800 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0140 mg/L 93% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WARM SPRINGS WATER TREATMENT PLANT · 3,800 people · 2021 | 4/4 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Warm Springs
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WARM SPRINGS WATER TREATMENT PLANT | 3,800 |
| SIMNASHO SCHOOLIE | 350 |
| SIDWALTER | 130 |
| BIA CELILO VILLAGE | 75 |
Frequently asked questions about Warm Springs tap water
Is Warm Springs tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Warm Springs. 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 Warm Springs?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Warm Springs, Oregon to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Warm Springs's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Warm Springs include Fluoride, Nitrate, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Arsenic. 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.