June 17, 2026
Lead in Oregon Drinking Water 2026
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Lead in Oregon Drinking Water 2026
Lead contamination has been detected in drinking water systems across Oregon. Lead has no safe exposure level. It causes neurological damage, especially in children. Sources include aging pipes and plumbing fixtures. Our analysis of Oregon water quality reports found Lead present in 25 cities and water systems statewide. If you live in one of these communities, a certified home filter can significantly reduce your exposure -- browse Lead filters at PureWaterGuys.
Cities in Oregon with Lead Detected
The following 25 water systems in Oregon reported Lead in their annual water quality reports. Click any city to read the full report.
| City / Water System | Water Quality Report |
|---|---|
| Amity Or Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Boring Or Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Bothell Or Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Cascade Locks Or Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Drain Or Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Elmira Or Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Fairview Or Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Harrisburg Or Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Hebo Or Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Ione Or Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Lakeview Or Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Malin Or Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Maupin Or Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Merlin Or Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Monument Or Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| New Plymouth Or Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Obrien Or Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Scotts Mills Or Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Shady Cove Or Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| St Benedictine Or Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Stockton Or Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Tenmile Or Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Trinidad Or Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Unity Or Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Yamhill Or Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
What Does This Mean For You?
Detecting Lead in your water supply does not necessarily mean immediate danger, but long-term exposure -- even at low levels -- carries measurable health risk. NSF/ANSI 53-certified under-sink filters and reverse osmosis systems remove lead effectively.
Our recommendation: View Lead filters certified for Oregon water conditions or take our free Water Finder Quiz to get a personalized recommendation.
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What is Lead?
Lead has no safe exposure level. It causes neurological damage, especially in children. Sources include aging pipes and plumbing fixtures.
Is Oregon tap water safe to drink?
Water quality varies by city. Of the Oregon systems we analyzed, 25 detected Lead. Most levels are below EPA action thresholds, but long-term low-level exposure carries health risk. Check your city's report above or use a certified home filter as a precaution.
What filter removes Lead from tap water?
NSF/ANSI 53-certified under-sink filters and reverse osmosis systems remove lead effectively. See our Lead filter options.
Data sourced from EPA-mandated annual water quality reports (Consumer Confidence Reports). Last updated: 2026. Not all systems are required to test for every contaminant.