F0/100

RICKREALL WATER ASSOCIATION — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,650 people · Oregon

Water Source
Groundwater
County
System ID
OR4100704
Violations
57

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
1.86 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.004 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

1

Violation (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 1 — URGENTUnresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

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 RICKREALL WATER ASSOCIATION

Is RICKREALL WATER ASSOCIATION water safe to drink?

RICKREALL WATER ASSOCIATION water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 57 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has RICKREALL WATER ASSOCIATION detected?

2 contaminants were tested in RICKREALL WATER ASSOCIATION's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does RICKREALL WATER ASSOCIATION have any EPA violations?

Yes, RICKREALL WATER ASSOCIATION has 57 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MCL, MR, Other. 15 are health-based violations.

How many people does RICKREALL WATER ASSOCIATION serve?

RICKREALL WATER ASSOCIATION serves approximately 1,650 people, Oregon.

What type of water does RICKREALL WATER ASSOCIATION provide?

RICKREALL WATER ASSOCIATION sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is OR4100704.

How does RICKREALL WATER ASSOCIATION compare to other utilities in Oregon?

RICKREALL WATER ASSOCIATION 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.