SWEET HOME, CITY OF

Q: Is SWEET HOME, CITY OF water safe to drink?

SWEET HOME, CITY OF (PWS ID: OR4100851) has 340 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 10,322 people using Surface Water sources.

Q: What type of violations does SWEET HOME, CITY OF have?

SWEET HOME, CITY OF has 340 total violations: 207 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 127 monitoring/reporting violations, and 206 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.

Q: Has PFAS been detected in SWEET HOME, CITY OF water?

No. SWEET HOME, CITY OF was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.

Q: What water source does SWEET HOME, CITY OF use?

SWEET HOME, CITY OF uses Surface Water as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.

Q: 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.

Reviewed byPlainWater Editorial, Drinking Water Quality Editorial Team · June 4, 2026

PWS ID: OR4100851 · SWEET HOME, Oregon 97386

SWEET HOME, CITY OF serves 10,322 people in SWEET HOME, Oregon using Surface Water water sources. It has 340 recorded EPA violations, including 207 health-based violations. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing.

Water Quality Snapshot: SWEET HOME, CITY OF

SWEET HOME, CITY OF is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 10,322 residents in SWEET HOME, Oregon (Linn County) through 3,185 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 340 total violations for this system , of which 207 (61%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 127 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 206 violations (TT, 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. SWEET HOME, CITY OF's 340 violations sit above 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

10,322

Total Violations

340

Health-Based Violations

207

Water Source

Surface Water

System Details

System Type: Community
Owner Type: Local
Connections: 3,185
County: Linn
School/Daycare: No
MCL Violations: 1
Monitoring Violations: 127
Treatment Tech Violations: 206

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant	Category	Count	Latest
Surface Water Treatment Rule	TT	206	2005
Coliform (TCR)	MR	15	2015
Surface Water Treatment Rule	MR	14	2024
Arsenic	MR	6	1999
Antimony, Total	MR	6	1999
Beryllium, Total	MR	6	1999
TTHM	MR	6	2025
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	MR	6	2025
Nickel	MR	6	1999
CYANIDE	MR	6	1999
Thallium, Total	MR	6	1999
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	MR	4	2024
Consumer Confidence Rule	Other	3	2024
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene	MR	2	2009
Xylenes, Total	MR	2	2009
p-Dichlorobenzene	MR	2	2009
Vinyl chloride	MR	2	2009
1,1,1-Trichloroethane	MR	2	2009
Carbon tetrachloride	MR	2	2009
1,2-Dichloropropane	MR	2	2009
Trichloroethylene	MR	2	2009
CHLOROBENZENE	MR	2	2009
Toluene	MR	2	2009
Ethylbenzene	MR	2	2009
Styrene	MR	2	2009
1,1,2-Trichloroethane	MR	2	2009
1,2-Dichloroethane	MR	2	2009
DICHLOROMETHANE	MR	2	2009
Tetrachloroethylene	MR	2	2009
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene	MR	2	2009

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 120 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant	Date	Result	MRL	Status
PFMBA	9/18/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS	9/18/2024	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Not Detected
ADONA	9/18/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
HFPO-DA	9/18/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
6:2 FTS	9/18/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
8:2 FTS	9/18/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS	9/18/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFPeA	9/18/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFBA	9/18/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFEESA	9/18/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
NFDHA	9/18/2024	<0.02 µg/L	0.02 µg/L	Not Detected
PFPeS	9/18/2024	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFTrDA	9/18/2024	<0.007 µg/L	0.007 µg/L	Not Detected
PFTA	9/18/2024	<0.008 µg/L	0.008 µg/L	Not Detected
lithium	9/18/2024	<9 µg/L	9 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHpS	9/18/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFMPA	9/18/2024	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHpA	9/18/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
4:2 FTS	9/18/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFBS	9/18/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFUnA	9/18/2024	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHxS	9/18/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFNA	9/18/2024	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
NMeFOSAA	9/18/2024	<0.006 µg/L	0.006 µg/L	Not Detected
PFOS	9/18/2024	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFOA	9/18/2024	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFDA	9/18/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFDoA	9/18/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHxA	9/18/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
NEtFOSAA	9/18/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS	6/19/2024	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Not Detected
lithium	6/19/2024	<9 µg/L	9 µg/L	Not Detected
PFBS	6/19/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHpA	6/19/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHxS	6/19/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFMPA	6/19/2024	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFTrDA	6/19/2024	<0.007 µg/L	0.007 µg/L	Not Detected
PFNA	6/19/2024	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFOS	6/19/2024	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFOA	6/19/2024	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFDA	6/19/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFDoA	6/19/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHxA	6/19/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
NMeFOSAA	6/19/2024	<0.006 µg/L	0.006 µg/L	Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS	6/19/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
NEtFOSAA	6/19/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
ADONA	6/19/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
HFPO-DA	6/19/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFBA	6/19/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
6:2 FTS	6/19/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 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 SWEET HOME, 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 OR4100851 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	TTHM	MR	6	SDWIS / OR4100851 / 2950
2025	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	MR	6	SDWIS / OR4100851 / 2456
2024	Surface Water Treatment Rule	MR	14	SDWIS / OR4100851 / 0200
2024	Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	MR	4	SDWIS / OR4100851 / 0300
2024	Consumer Confidence Rule	Other	3	SDWIS / OR4100851 / 7000
2015	Coliform (TCR)	MR	15	SDWIS / OR4100851 / 3100
2009	cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene	MR	2	SDWIS / OR4100851 / 2380
2009	Xylenes, Total	MR	2	SDWIS / OR4100851 / 2955
2009	p-Dichlorobenzene	MR	2	SDWIS / OR4100851 / 2969
2009	Vinyl chloride	MR	2	SDWIS / OR4100851 / 2976
2009	1,1,1-Trichloroethane	MR	2	SDWIS / OR4100851 / 2981
2009	Carbon tetrachloride	MR	2	SDWIS / OR4100851 / 2982
2009	1,2-Dichloropropane	MR	2	SDWIS / OR4100851 / 2983
2009	Trichloroethylene	MR	2	SDWIS / OR4100851 / 2984
2009	CHLOROBENZENE	MR	2	SDWIS / OR4100851 / 2989

How SWEET HOME, CITY OF Compares

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

Metric	SWEET HOME, CITY OF	Oregon avg	Federal benchmark
Total violations	340	82.1	SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations	207	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	10,322	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 SWEET HOME, CITY OF water safe to drink? ▼

SWEET HOME, CITY OF (PWS ID: OR4100851) has 340 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 10,322 people using Surface Water sources.

How many people does SWEET HOME, CITY OF serve? ▼

SWEET HOME, CITY OF serves 10,322 people in SWEET HOME, Oregon. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 3,185 service connections.

What type of violations does SWEET HOME, CITY OF have? ▼

SWEET HOME, CITY OF has 340 total violations: 207 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 127 monitoring/reporting violations, and 206 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.

Has PFAS been detected in SWEET HOME, CITY OF water? ▼

No. SWEET HOME, CITY OF was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.

What water source does SWEET HOME, CITY OF use? ▼

SWEET HOME, 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.

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