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F14/100

JOSEPH, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,182 people · Oregon

Water Source
Surface Water
County
—
System ID
OR4100414
Violations
71

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.004 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2024 – July 22, 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: July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024Rule: 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: July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: 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: August 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: 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: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 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: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 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 JOSEPH, CITY OF

Is JOSEPH, CITY OF water safe to drink?

JOSEPH, CITY OF water receives a grade of F (14/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 71 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has JOSEPH, CITY OF detected?

1 contaminants were tested in JOSEPH, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does JOSEPH, CITY OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, JOSEPH, CITY OF has 71 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MR, MON. 3 are health-based violations.

How many people does JOSEPH, CITY OF serve?

JOSEPH, CITY OF serves approximately 1,182 people, Oregon.

What type of water does JOSEPH, CITY OF provide?

JOSEPH, CITY OF 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 OR4100414.

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

JOSEPH, CITY OF scores 14/100 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.