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Community Water System · PWS OR4100386

Crystal Springs Water District

Odell, Oregon 97044 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 5,973 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

5,973
People served
79
EPA violations
12
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 79 drinking-water violations at Crystal Springs Water District, 15% of them health-based - below the Oregon per-system average.

79
Total EPA violations on record
15%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
5,973
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Crystal Springs Water District

Crystal Springs Water District is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 5,973 residents in Odell, Oregon (Hood River County) through 2,775 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 79 total violations for this system , of which 12 (15%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 64 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2025.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Coliform (TCR), recorded in 12 violations (MCL, health-based). 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. Statewide, 30 of 125 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (24%).

Crystal Springs Water District's 79 violations sit below the Oregon average.

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
5,973
Total Violations
79
Health-Based Violations
12
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
2,775
County
Hood River
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
12
Monitoring Violations
64
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Coliform (TCR) MCL 12 1997
Coliform (TCR) MR 4 2012
BHC-GAMMA MR 2 2014
Diquat MR 2 2014
Endothall MR 2 2014
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate MR 2 2014
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene MR 2 2014
Carbofuran MR 2 2014
Atrazine MR 2 2014
LASSO MR 2 2014
Heptachlor MR 2 2014
Heptachlor epoxide MR 2 2014
2,4-D MR 2 2014
2,4,5-TP MR 2 2014
Benzo(a)pyrene MR 2 2014
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) MR 2 2014
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE MR 2 2014
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE MR 2 2014
Chlordane MR 2 2014
Endrin MR 2 2014
Methoxychlor MR 2 2014
Glyphosate MR 2 2014
Simazine MR 2 2014
Dinoseb MR 2 2014
HEXACHLOROBENZENE MR 2 2014
Dalapon MR 2 2014
Toxaphene MR 2 2014
OXAMYL MR 2 2014
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 2 2025
Picloram MR 2 2014

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 116 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFOS 9/17/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 9/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 9/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 9/17/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 9/17/2025 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 9/17/2025 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 9/17/2025 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 9/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 9/17/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 9/17/2025 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 9/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 9/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 9/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 9/17/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 9/17/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 9/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 9/17/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 9/17/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 9/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 9/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 9/17/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/17/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 9/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/17/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 9/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 9/17/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 9/17/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 9/17/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 9/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 9/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 9/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 9/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 9/17/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/17/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/17/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 9/17/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 9/17/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 9/17/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 9/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 9/17/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 9/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 9/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 9/17/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 9/17/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 9/17/2025 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 9/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 9/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 9/17/2025 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 9/17/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 9/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt 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 Crystal Springs Water District.

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 OR4100386 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
2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 2 SDWIS / OR4100386 / 7000
2014 BHC-GAMMA MR 2 SDWIS / OR4100386 / 2010
2014 Diquat MR 2 SDWIS / OR4100386 / 2032
2014 Endothall MR 2 SDWIS / OR4100386 / 2033
2014 Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate MR 2 SDWIS / OR4100386 / 2039
2014 Hexachlorocyclopentadiene MR 2 SDWIS / OR4100386 / 2042
2014 Carbofuran MR 2 SDWIS / OR4100386 / 2046
2014 Atrazine MR 2 SDWIS / OR4100386 / 2050
2014 LASSO MR 2 SDWIS / OR4100386 / 2051
2014 Heptachlor MR 2 SDWIS / OR4100386 / 2065
2014 Heptachlor epoxide MR 2 SDWIS / OR4100386 / 2067
2014 2,4-D MR 2 SDWIS / OR4100386 / 2105
2014 2,4,5-TP MR 2 SDWIS / OR4100386 / 2110
2014 Benzo(a)pyrene MR 2 SDWIS / OR4100386 / 2306
2014 Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) MR 2 SDWIS / OR4100386 / 2383

How Crystal Springs Water District Compares

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

Metric Crystal Springs Water District Oregon avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 79 82.1 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 12 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 5,973 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 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026)
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crystal Springs Water District water safe to drink?
Crystal Springs Water District (PWS ID: OR4100386) has 79 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 5,973 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Crystal Springs Water District serve?
Crystal Springs Water District serves 5,973 people in Odell, Oregon. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 2,775 service connections.
What type of violations does Crystal Springs Water District have?
Crystal Springs Water District has 79 total violations: 12 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 64 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Crystal Springs Water District water?
No. Crystal Springs Water District was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Crystal Springs Water District use?
Crystal Springs Water District uses Groundwater 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.
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.
Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.