What was found in Wheeler'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 1480 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WHEELER, CITY OF · 400 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 666.8 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WHEELER, CITY OF · 400 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8.2 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WHEELER, CITY OF · 400 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0090 mg/L 60% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WHEELER, CITY OF · 400 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Wheeler
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WHEELER, CITY OF | 400 |
Frequently asked questions about Wheeler tap water
Is Wheeler tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 4 contaminants in the water serving Wheeler. 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 Wheeler?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Wheeler, Oregon to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Wheeler's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Wheeler include Nitrate, Copper, Lead, Lead. 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.