What was found in Tigard'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-Nitrite | 3500 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 3400 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 941 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 648 µg/L 4320% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 170 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 58 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 57.3 µg/L 96% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 4.82 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.7 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.11 pCi/L 22% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00085 mg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Tigard
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TIGARD, CITY OF | 62,500 |
Frequently asked questions about Tigard tap water
Is Tigard tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Tigard. 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 Tigard?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Tigard, Oregon to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Tigard's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Tigard include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Copper, Lead, Nitrite. 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.