D30/100

CANNON BEACH, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,710 people · Oregon

Water Source
Groundwater
County
System ID
OR4100164
Violations
58

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

10

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2025Verify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: October 1, 2024 – December 11, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2024 – December 11, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

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

When: October 1, 2023 – October 31, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

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

When: October 1, 2023 – October 31, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

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

When: October 1, 2023 – October 31, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2023 – August 17, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: January 1, 2023 – January 31, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: January 1, 2023 – January 31, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: January 1, 2023 – January 31, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: 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 CANNON BEACH, CITY OF

Is CANNON BEACH, CITY OF water safe to drink?

CANNON BEACH, CITY OF water receives a grade of D (30/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 58 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has CANNON BEACH, CITY OF detected?

1 contaminants were tested in CANNON BEACH, CITY OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does CANNON BEACH, CITY OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, CANNON BEACH, CITY OF has 58 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MR, TT. 3 are health-based violations.

How many people does CANNON BEACH, CITY OF serve?

CANNON BEACH, CITY OF serves approximately 1,710 people, Oregon.

What type of water does CANNON BEACH, CITY OF provide?

CANNON BEACH, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is OR4100164.

How does CANNON BEACH, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Oregon?

CANNON BEACH, CITY OF scores 30/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Oregon state page for a full comparison of water systems.