Is Santa Clara, OR Tap Water Safe to Drink?
Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara Get Its Water?
Water in Santa Clara, OR is provided by 1 public water system: EUGENE WATER & ELECTRIC BOARD.
How Is Santa Clara Tap Water Treated?
Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration).
What's in Santa Clara Tap Water?
The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Santa Clara 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 | 1 ZIP | Within guideline |
| 6:2 FTS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| PFBA | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| HFPO-DA | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
Health Risk Profile for Santa Clara
Current EPA monitoring data for Santa Clara 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.
Best Filters for PFAS Water Profile
PFAS compounds are detected in this water supply. A reverse osmosis (RO) system or an activated-carbon filter specifically certified under NSF/ANSI P473 is required for reliable PFAS reduction. Standard pitcher and faucet filters without P473 certification do not remove PFAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Clara Tap Water
Is Santa Clara tap water safe to drink?
Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara tap water?
The most commonly detected contaminants in Santa Clara water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, 6:2 FTS. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.
Where does Santa Clara get its drinking water?
Santa Clara receives water from one public water system, including EUGENE WATER & ELECTRIC BOARD.
Do I need a water filter in Santa Clara?
Current data does not show guideline exceedances in Santa Clara. A certified filter can still reduce trace contaminants and improve taste for households that prefer filtered water.
How often is Santa Clara tap water tested?
Public water systems in Santa Clara 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 2023-11-06.
Tap water reports by ZIP in Santa Clara
- 97404 - Santa Clara tap water report Some concern
Water utilities serving Santa Clara, 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.
- EUGENE WATER & ELECTRIC BOARDLooks OK
- Southern Willamette Valley GWMA DW-2 (WQP)No recent federal sampling
Also covers / overlaps with
- Eugene, OR
- Eugene-Springfield CCD, OR · Township
- River Road, OR · CDP