B73/100
NORTH PLAINS WATER DEPARTMENT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,663 people · Oregon
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
OR4100576
Violations
27
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: October 1, 2024 – October 2, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2024 – July 15, 2024Enforcement: 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 NORTH PLAINS WATER DEPARTMENT
Is NORTH PLAINS WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?
NORTH PLAINS WATER DEPARTMENT water receives a grade of B (73/100), which is considered good. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has NORTH PLAINS WATER DEPARTMENT detected?
1 contaminants were tested in NORTH PLAINS WATER DEPARTMENT's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does NORTH PLAINS WATER DEPARTMENT have any EPA violations?
Yes, NORTH PLAINS WATER DEPARTMENT has 27 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MON, MR.
How many people does NORTH PLAINS WATER DEPARTMENT serve?
NORTH PLAINS WATER DEPARTMENT serves approximately 3,663 people, Oregon.
What type of water does NORTH PLAINS WATER DEPARTMENT provide?
NORTH PLAINS WATER DEPARTMENT sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is OR4100576.
How does NORTH PLAINS WATER DEPARTMENT compare to other utilities in Oregon?
NORTH PLAINS WATER DEPARTMENT scores 73/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Oregon state page for a full comparison of water systems.