What was found in Forest Grove'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 1059 µg/L 81% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 170 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 42.4 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 42.1 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0029 mg/L 19% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Forest Grove
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FOREST GROVE, CITY OF | 26,838 |
Frequently asked questions about Forest Grove tap water
Is Forest Grove tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 6 contaminants in the water serving Forest Grove. 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 Forest Grove?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Forest Grove, Oregon to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Forest Grove's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Forest Grove include Copper, Nitrate, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM, Lead. 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.