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CLACKAMAS RIVER WATER
CLACKAMAS, OR · 29,918 people served · Surface Water
Data last updated: 2026-06-21
17 total violations on record. No currently active health-based violations.
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CLACKAMAS RIVER WATER: Frequently Asked Questions
Is CLACKAMAS RIVER WATER water safe to drink?
CLACKAMAS RIVER WATER currently has no active health-based violations and has met all EPA standards in recent years. While this indicates good water quality compliance, you may still want to consider filtering your water, especially if your home has older plumbing that may contain lead.
What violations has CLACKAMAS RIVER WATER had?
CLACKAMAS RIVER WATER has 17 total violations on record, but none are currently active health-based violations.
Does CLACKAMAS RIVER WATER water have lead?
Lead in drinking water typically comes from household plumbing, not from CLACKAMAS RIVER WATER's treatment plant. See the Lead & Copper section on this page for the most recent 90th-percentile lead test results. If your home was built before 1986, consider running cold water for 30 seconds before drinking and using an NSF/ANSI 53-certified filter.
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Water Hardness
Hardness is not a health concern — it is a measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium.
Water pH Level
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Source: USGS National Water Information System. EPA secondary standard for pH is 6.5–8.5. Contact your water utility for exact values.
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