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SALMON VALLEY WATER COMPANY — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,500 people · Oregon

Water Source

Groundwater

County

—

System ID

OR4100936

Violations

32

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals

Contaminant	Detected	Limit (MCL)	Goal (MCLG)	Status
Copper (90th percentile)	1.36 mg/L	1.30 mg/L	1.30 mg/L	Over Limit
Lead (90th percentile)	0.006 mg/L	0.015 mg/L	0 mg/L	Above Goal

EPA Violation History

11

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: September 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

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

When: July 1, 2022 – July 22, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

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

When: January 1, 2022 – July 22, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Enforcement: 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 SALMON VALLEY WATER COMPANY

Is SALMON VALLEY WATER COMPANY water safe to drink?

SALMON VALLEY WATER COMPANY water receives a grade of C (57/100), which is considered fair. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 32 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has SALMON VALLEY WATER COMPANY detected?

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

Does SALMON VALLEY WATER COMPANY have any EPA violations?

Yes, SALMON VALLEY WATER COMPANY has 32 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MON, MR.

How many people does SALMON VALLEY WATER COMPANY serve?

SALMON VALLEY WATER COMPANY serves approximately 1,500 people, Oregon.

What type of water does SALMON VALLEY WATER COMPANY provide?

SALMON VALLEY WATER COMPANY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is OR4100936.

How does SALMON VALLEY WATER COMPANY compare to other utilities in Oregon?

SALMON VALLEY WATER COMPANY scores 57/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Oregon state page for a full comparison of water systems.