Is Beaverton, OR Tap Water Safe to Drink?
Beaverton, OR tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Contaminants including lithium have been detected at or below guideline thresholds.
Where Does Beaverton Get Its Water?
Water in Beaverton, OR is provided by 5 public water systems: BEAVERTON, CITY OF, PORTLAND WATER BUREAU, RALEIGH WATER DISTRICT, TUALATIN VALLEY WATER DISTRICT and WEST SLOPE WATER DISTRICT.
How Is Beaverton Tap Water Treated?
Treated water is disinfected using free chlorine and calcium hypochlorite and chloramines. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration) and groundwater disinfection.
What's in Beaverton Tap Water?
The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Beaverton public water systems. All detected levels fall at or below EPA health guidelines in this dataset.
| Contaminant | Peak detected | EPA guideline | ZIPs detected | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lithium | 9 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| PFTrDA | 0.007 µg/L | 0.007 µg/L | 5 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| 8:2 FTS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| 6:2 FTS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| PFBA | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
Health Risk Profile for Beaverton
Current EPA monitoring data for Beaverton shows contaminant levels within guideline thresholds across all ZIP codes in this dataset. As with all public water systems, sensitive populations may choose to use a certified filter for additional peace of mind.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Beaverton Tap Water
Is Beaverton tap water safe to drink?
Beaverton tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Sensitive populations may still choose to use a certified filter as a precaution.
What contaminants are in Beaverton tap water?
The most commonly detected contaminants in Beaverton water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, 8:2 FTS. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.
Where does Beaverton get its drinking water?
Beaverton receives water from 5 public water systems, including BEAVERTON, CITY OF.
Do I need a water filter in Beaverton?
Current data does not show guideline exceedances in Beaverton. A certified filter can still reduce trace contaminants and improve taste for households that prefer filtered water.
How often is Beaverton tap water tested?
Public water systems in Beaverton are required by the EPA to test for regulated contaminants on schedules ranging from daily (for microbials and disinfectants) to annual or triennial (for many chemical contaminants). Results are published in annual Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs). The data on this page reflects the most recent available EPA monitoring results, with the latest sample date of 2025-10-14.
Tap water reports by ZIP in Beaverton
- 97005 - West Slope, Beaverton tap water report Some concern
- 97006 - Rockcreek CCD, Beaverton tap water report Some concern
- 97007 - Aloha, Beaverton tap water report Some concern
- 97008 - Beaverton-Hillsboro CCD, Beaverton tap water report Some concern
- 97076 - Beaverton tap water report Some concern
- 97225 - West Slope, Beaverton tap water report Some concern
Water utilities serving Beaverton, OR
Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.
- BEAVERTON, CITY OFSome concern
- TUALATIN VALLEY WATER DISTRICTSome concern
- WEST SLOPE WATER DISTRICTLooks OK
Also covers / overlaps with
- Beaverton-Hillsboro CCD, OR · Township
- Cedar Hills, OR · CDP
- Marlene Village, OR · CDP
- West Slope, OR · CDP
- Aloha, OR · CDP
- Hillsboro, OR
- Oak Hills, OR · CDP
- Portland, OR · Community
- Raleigh Hills, OR · CDP
- Rockcreek CCD, OR · Township
- West Haven-Sylvan, OR · CDP