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BAKER CITY — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 10,349 people · Oregon

Water Source
Surface Water
County
—
System ID
OR4100073
Violations
131

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: October 1, 2024 – November 26, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: September 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2024 – July 29, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2023 – July 25, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

Understanding violation severity

Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly

Frequently Asked Questions About BAKER CITY

Is BAKER CITY water safe to drink?

BAKER CITY water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 131 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has BAKER CITY detected?

49 contaminants were tested in BAKER CITY's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does BAKER CITY have any EPA violations?

Yes, BAKER CITY has 131 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MON, MR.

How many people does BAKER CITY serve?

BAKER CITY serves approximately 10,349 people, Oregon.

What type of water does BAKER CITY provide?

BAKER CITY sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is OR4100073.

How does BAKER CITY compare to other utilities in Oregon?

BAKER CITY scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Oregon state page for a full comparison of water systems.