F10/100

MYRTLE POINT, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,656 people · Oregon

Water Source
Surface Water
County
System ID
OR4100551
Violations
83

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

1

Violation (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2023 – July 19, 2023Enforcement: 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 MYRTLE POINT, CITY OF

Is MYRTLE POINT, CITY OF water safe to drink?

MYRTLE POINT, CITY OF water receives a grade of F (10/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 83 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has MYRTLE POINT, CITY OF detected?

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

Does MYRTLE POINT, CITY OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, MYRTLE POINT, CITY OF has 83 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include Other, MR, TT. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does MYRTLE POINT, CITY OF serve?

MYRTLE POINT, CITY OF serves approximately 2,656 people, Oregon.

What type of water does MYRTLE POINT, CITY OF provide?

MYRTLE POINT, 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 OR4100551.

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

MYRTLE POINT, CITY OF scores 10/100 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.