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Community Water System · PWS OR4100550

Myrtle Creek, City Of

Myrtle Creek, Oregon 97457 - drinking water served from surface water sources to 3,501 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

3,501
People served
197
EPA violations
0
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 197 drinking-water violations at Myrtle Creek, City Of - above the Oregon per-system average.

197
Total EPA violations on record
0%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
3,501
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Myrtle Creek, City Of

Myrtle Creek, City Of is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 3,501 residents in Myrtle Creek, Oregon (Douglas County) through 1,616 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 197 total violations for this system , of which 0 (0%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 196 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 Surface Water Treatment Rule, recorded in 18 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. Statewide, 30 of 125 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (24%).

Myrtle Creek, City Of's 197 violations sit above 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
3,501
Total Violations
197
Health-Based Violations
0
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
1,616
County
Douglas
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
0
Monitoring Violations
196
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 18 2016
Coliform (TCR) MR 17 2014
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 6 2025
Endrin MR 5 2014
BHC-GAMMA MR 5 2014
Toxaphene MR 5 2014
Dalapon MR 5 2014
Diquat MR 5 2014
Endothall MR 5 2014
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate MR 5 2014
OXAMYL MR 5 2014
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate MR 5 2014
Picloram MR 5 2014
Dinoseb MR 5 2014
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene MR 5 2014
Carbofuran MR 5 2014
Heptachlor MR 5 2014
2,4,5-TP MR 5 2014
Benzo(a)pyrene MR 5 2014
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) MR 5 2014
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE MR 5 2014
Chlordane MR 5 2014
Methoxychlor MR 5 2014
Glyphosate MR 5 2014
Simazine MR 5 2014
Atrazine MR 5 2014
Heptachlor epoxide MR 5 2014
HEXACHLOROBENZENE MR 5 2014
Pentachlorophenol MR 5 2014
LASSO MR 5 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
PFHxS 7/17/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 7/17/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 7/17/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 7/17/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 7/17/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 7/17/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 7/17/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 7/17/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 7/17/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 7/17/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 7/17/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 7/17/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 7/17/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 7/17/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 7/17/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 7/17/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 7/17/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 7/17/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 7/17/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 7/17/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 7/17/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 7/17/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 7/17/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 7/17/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 7/17/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 7/17/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 7/17/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 7/17/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 7/17/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 4/12/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 4/12/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 4/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 4/12/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 4/12/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 4/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 4/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 4/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 4/12/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 4/12/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 4/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 4/12/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 4/12/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 4/12/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 4/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 4/12/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 4/12/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 4/12/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 4/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 4/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 4/12/2023 <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 Myrtle Creek, 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 OR4100550 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 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 6 SDWIS / OR4100550 / 0300
2016 Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 18 SDWIS / OR4100550 / 0200
2014 Coliform (TCR) MR 17 SDWIS / OR4100550 / 3100
2014 Endrin MR 5 SDWIS / OR4100550 / 2005
2014 BHC-GAMMA MR 5 SDWIS / OR4100550 / 2010
2014 Toxaphene MR 5 SDWIS / OR4100550 / 2020
2014 Dalapon MR 5 SDWIS / OR4100550 / 2031
2014 Diquat MR 5 SDWIS / OR4100550 / 2032
2014 Endothall MR 5 SDWIS / OR4100550 / 2033
2014 Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate MR 5 SDWIS / OR4100550 / 2035
2014 OXAMYL MR 5 SDWIS / OR4100550 / 2036
2014 Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate MR 5 SDWIS / OR4100550 / 2039
2014 Picloram MR 5 SDWIS / OR4100550 / 2040
2014 Dinoseb MR 5 SDWIS / OR4100550 / 2041
2014 Hexachlorocyclopentadiene MR 5 SDWIS / OR4100550 / 2042

How Myrtle Creek, City Of Compares

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

Metric Myrtle Creek, City Of Oregon avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 197 82.1 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 0 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 3,501 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 Myrtle Creek, City Of water safe to drink? ▼
Myrtle Creek, City Of (PWS ID: OR4100550) has 197 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 3,501 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does Myrtle Creek, City Of serve? ▼
Myrtle Creek, City Of serves 3,501 people in Myrtle Creek, Oregon. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 1,616 service connections.
What type of violations does Myrtle Creek, City Of have? ▼
Myrtle Creek, City Of has 197 total violations: 0 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 196 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Myrtle Creek, City Of water? ▼
No. Myrtle Creek, City Of was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Myrtle Creek, City Of use? ▼
Myrtle Creek, 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.
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.

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.