What was found in Estacada's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 4450 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1120 µg/L 86% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 943 µg/L 9.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 130 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 66 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 29 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 21 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 12 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 2 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0074 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0021 mg/L 14% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 5/5 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Estacada
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ESTACADA, CITY OF | 5,750 |
| SPRINGWATER ESTATES | 130 |
| CLACKAMAS RIVER RV PARK | 100 |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW CO-OP | 95 |
| CEDARHURST IMPROVEMENT CLUB | 60 |
Frequently asked questions about Estacada tap water
Is Estacada tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Estacada. 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 Estacada?
5 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Estacada, Oregon to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Estacada's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Estacada include Nitrate, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Barium. The full list, with the highest level found 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.