PlainWater
States → Oregon

FOREST GROVE, CITY OF

PWS ID: OR4100305 · FOREST GROVE, Oregon 97116

FOREST GROVE, CITY OF serves 26,838 people in FOREST GROVE, Oregon using Surface Water water sources. It has 45 recorded EPA violations, including 2 health-based violations. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing.

Water Quality Snapshot: FOREST GROVE, CITY OF

FOREST GROVE, CITY OF is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 26,838 residents in FOREST GROVE, Oregon (Washington County) through 7,250 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 45 total violations for this system , of which 2 (4%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 36 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2022.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Coliform (TCR), recorded in 5 violations (MR). This system was sampled under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program and no PFAS compounds were detected above the minimum reporting level.

Across Oregon, EPA tracks 2,518 public water systems serving 4,005,242 people, with 206,659 cumulative violations and 20,339 health-based violations on record. About 99% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 82.1 violations. FOREST GROVE, CITY OF's 45 violations sit below the Oregon average. Statewide, 30 of 125 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (24%). All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

Population Served
26,838
Total Violations
45
Health-Based Violations
2
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
7,250
County
Washington
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
0
Monitoring Violations
36
Treatment Tech Violations
2

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Coliform (TCR) MR 5 2000
Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 2 1994
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 2 2003
Nitrate MR 2 2022
Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 2 2020
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 1 2008
Arsenic MR 1 2006
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 1 2022
DICHLOROMETHANE MR 1 2022
o-Dichlorobenzene MR 1 2022
p-Dichlorobenzene MR 1 2022
Vinyl chloride MR 1 2022
1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 1 2022
1,2-Dichloroethane MR 1 2022
1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 1 2022
Carbon tetrachloride MR 1 2022
1,2-Dichloropropane MR 1 2022
Toluene MR 1 2022
Styrene MR 1 2022
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 1 1976
Trichloroethylene MR 1 2022
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 1 2020
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 1 2022
Ethylbenzene MR 1 2022
Tetrachloroethylene MR 1 2022
1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR 1 2022
Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 1 2018
Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MR 1 1976
CHLOROBENZENE MR 1 2022
Xylenes, Total MR 1 2022

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 240 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFHpS 7/10/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 7/10/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 7/10/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 7/10/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 7/10/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 7/10/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 7/10/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 7/10/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 7/10/2023 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 7/10/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 7/10/2023 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 7/10/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 7/10/2023 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 7/10/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 7/10/2023 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 7/10/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 7/10/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 7/10/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 7/10/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 7/10/2023 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 7/10/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 7/10/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 7/10/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 7/10/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 7/10/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 7/10/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 7/10/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 7/10/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 7/10/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 7/10/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 7/10/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 7/10/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 7/10/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 7/10/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 7/10/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 7/10/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 7/10/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 7/10/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 7/10/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 7/10/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 7/10/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 7/10/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 7/10/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 7/10/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 7/10/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 7/10/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 7/10/2023 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 7/10/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 7/10/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 7/10/2023 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records — or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status — go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for FOREST GROVE, CITY OF.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS — Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID OR4100305 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

Oregon Drinking Water Authority

Oregon's primacy agency administers the Safe Drinking Water Act locally. Search EPA SDWIS for the current state contact, or use the state's public health or environment department portal.

Find OR regulator via EPA SDWIS

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2022 Nitrate MR 2 SDWIS / OR4100305 / 1040
2022 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 1 SDWIS / OR4100305 / 2378
2022 DICHLOROMETHANE MR 1 SDWIS / OR4100305 / 2964
2022 o-Dichlorobenzene MR 1 SDWIS / OR4100305 / 2968
2022 p-Dichlorobenzene MR 1 SDWIS / OR4100305 / 2969
2022 Vinyl chloride MR 1 SDWIS / OR4100305 / 2976
2022 1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 1 SDWIS / OR4100305 / 2977
2022 1,2-Dichloroethane MR 1 SDWIS / OR4100305 / 2980
2022 1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 1 SDWIS / OR4100305 / 2981
2022 Carbon tetrachloride MR 1 SDWIS / OR4100305 / 2982
2022 1,2-Dichloropropane MR 1 SDWIS / OR4100305 / 2983
2022 Toluene MR 1 SDWIS / OR4100305 / 2991
2022 Styrene MR 1 SDWIS / OR4100305 / 2996
2022 Trichloroethylene MR 1 SDWIS / OR4100305 / 2984
2022 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 1 SDWIS / OR4100305 / 2380

How FOREST GROVE, CITY OF Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric FOREST GROVE, CITY OF Oregon avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 45 82.1 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 2 8.1 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection None 24% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 26,838 1,591 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 2,518 regulated public water systems in Oregon.

Federal MCL reference — Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds ▼
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FOREST GROVE, CITY OF water safe to drink? ▼
FOREST GROVE, CITY OF (PWS ID: OR4100305) has 45 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 26,838 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does FOREST GROVE, CITY OF serve? ▼
FOREST GROVE, CITY OF serves 26,838 people in FOREST GROVE, Oregon. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 7,250 service connections.
What type of violations does FOREST GROVE, CITY OF have? ▼
FOREST GROVE, CITY OF has 45 total violations: 2 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 36 monitoring/reporting violations, and 2 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in FOREST GROVE, CITY OF water? ▼
No. FOREST GROVE, CITY OF was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does FOREST GROVE, CITY OF use? ▼
FOREST GROVE, CITY OF uses Surface Water as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from? ▼
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Explore PlainWater

Water in Oregon

All systems in state
All States

Water quality by state
Contaminants

PFAS & other pollutants
Guides

Understanding water quality

Related Data for Oregon

Environmental Data → Natural Hazards → Air Quality → Healthcare Access → Climate Data →
Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.

Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Related

Browse all → | Rankings →
Data sourced from $official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial