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June 2025 2024 Water Quality Report City of Woodburn The City of Woodburn is pleased to present to you this year’s Water Quality Report. This report is de- signed to inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to under- stand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. The water quality report is required annually by the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Information on the water quality tests conducted on the City’s water supply is provided in this report. The word “contaminant” is used throughout the report to describe regulated contaminants detected in the city’s drinking water supply. Some of the report- ed contaminants are naturally occurring organic elements. The City takes great care in providing safe drinking water to the City of Wood- burn residents and water users. IMPORTANT HEALTH INFORMATION Drinking water, including bottled water, may rea- sonably be expected to contain at least trace amounts of some “contaminants.” The presence of these does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-[PHONE REDACTED]). Some people may be more vulnerable to contam- inants in drinking water than the general popula- tion. Immuno-compromised persons such as per- sons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, per- sons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly and infants can be partic- ularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/ Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen risk of infection by and other microbial contami- nants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-[PHONE REDACTED]). ---PAGE BREAK--- Contaminants MCLG MCL, Detect In Sample Violation Typical Source or TT, or Your Wa- ter Date MRDL Disinfectants & Disinfection By-Products (There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants) Chloramine (as Cl2) (mg/L) 4 4 0.98 2024 No Water additive used to control microbes Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (ppb) NA 60 1.4 2024 No By-product of drinking water chlorina- tion [Total Trihal- omethanes] (ppb) NA 80 1.2 2024 No By-product of drinking water disinfec- tion Inorganic Contaminants Arsenic (ppb) 0 10 7 2017 No Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and elec- tronics production wastes Nitrate [measured as Nitrogen] (ppm) 10 10 0.012 2024 No Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits Nitrite [measured as Nitrogen] (ppm) 1 1 0.014 2017 No Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits Microbiological Contaminants Fecal Indicator - E. coli at the source (positive samples) 0 0 0 2024 No Human and animal fecal waste Total Coliform (RTCR) NA TT 0 2024 No Naturally present in the environment Radioactive Contaminants Beta/photon emitters (mrem/yr.) 0 4 0 2017 No Decay of natural and man-made depos- its. Radium (combined 226/228) (pCi/L) 0 5 0 2017 No Erosion of natural deposits Uranium (ug/L) 0 30 0 2017 No Erosion of natural deposits Contaminants MCLG MCL Your Sample # Samples Exceeds MCL Typical Source Water Date Exceeding Inorganic Contaminants Copper - action level at consumer taps (ppm) 1.3 1.3 0.22 2023 0 No Corrosion of house- hold plumbing sys- tems; Erosion of nat- Lead - action level at consumer taps (ppb) 0 15 7.5 2023 1 No Corrosion of house- hold plumbing sys- tems; Erosion of nat- ---PAGE BREAK--- The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) regulates the frequency of sampling of various contaminants. The data in the table is from testing conducted from January 1, 2017 to December 31st, 2023. It also includes the most recent results for testing not required in 2023. MCLG (Maximum Contaminant Level Goal): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. allow a margin for safety. MCL (Maximum Contaminant Level): The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLG as feasible using the best available treatment technology. TT (Treatment Technique): A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking wa- ter. MRDL (Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level): The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that the addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contami- nants. (Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal): The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contamination. Other Testing Violation Typical Source MCLG Result Sample Date organic com- pounds 0 ND 2022 NO SOCs are man-made, organic (carbon-based) chemicals. They are used as pesticides, defoliants, fuel additives and as ingredients for other organic compounds. Volatile organic com- pounds 0 ND 2022 NO VOCs are any compound con- taining carbon that can evaporate into the air ,can occur in drinking water sources as a result of con- tamination by spills or improper disposal of products containing VOCs. SOCs VOCs ---PAGE BREAK--- The City of Woodburn source is ground water, which draws water from the Troutdale Aquifer utilizing six ac- tive wells. Two wells provide raw water to each one of the three water treatment plants to provide water treatment for removal of iron, manganese, arsenic, and radon. Secondary disinfection by the injection of chlorine into the City’s water supply to form chloramines was placed in service in May of 2011. The treat- ment plants are located on National Way, Country Club Road, and Parr Road. Each treatment plant is equipped with chemical feed systems and four pressure filters and on-site sodium hypochlorite generation system. Raw water treated with Potassium permanganate is filtered using pressure filters equipped with me- dia of greensand and anthracite coal. After filtration, chloramines are introduced, and then the treated water is discharged into finished water reservoirs. As water cascades out of the inlet piping into the reservoirs, ra- don removal occurs. The water system has ground Level storage reservoirs at each water treatment plant and the one elevated storage tank at Cleveland Street for a total storage volume of 5.45 million gallons of treated water. *Sodium levels are for customers that are on a restricted sodium intake. Fluoride: Woodburn water has natural occurring fluoride. The City does not add fluoride to the water. Contaminant Mgl/(PPM) MCL Antimony ND 0.006 Barium .0027 2.0 Beryllium ND 0.004 Cadmium ND 0.005 Chromium ND 0.1 Cyanide ND 0.2 Fluoride .53 4.0 Iron ND 0.3 Manganese ND 0.05 Mercury ND 0.002 Nickel ND 0.1 Selenium ND 0.05 Sodium 24.3 20* Thallium ND 0.002 City of Woodburn 2017- Inorganic Compounds ---PAGE BREAK--- Water isn’t endless and it’s important that we all do our part in trying to help conserve water. We have provided 10 tips on how to conserve water. Turn your sprinklers on early in the morning before the sun comes up -this will help with avoid evapora- tion Check your home for leaks—this will help conserve water and save you money on you water bill as well potential repairs in the long run. Take showers instead of Baths . A shower only use about 10 to 25 gallons of water while a bath can use up to 70 gallons at a time. Turn off the tap while you brush your teeth this can save up to 8 gallons a water per teeth brushing time. When it’s warm outside wash your dogs in the grass so your watering the grass too. When rinsing fruit . Rinse in a bowel of water instead of under running water . Change out toilet seals every 3 to 5 years just because you can’t hear the toilet leaking doesn’t mean it’s not. Believe it or not this can waste a lot of water and charge up your bill. Fix drippy faucets even the smallest drips can cause big problems. If you accidentally drop ice cubes don’t put them down the sink put them in a plant or a pets water dish. Run your dishwasher and washer only when they are full . You can save up to 1,000 gallons a month . Water Conservation Tips The purpose of this survey is to determine whether a cross-connection may exist at your home or business. A cross connection is an unprotected or improper connection to a public water distribution system that may cause contamination or pollution to enter the system. We are responsible for enforcing cross connection control regulations and insuring that no contaminants can, under ant flow conditions enter the distribution system. If you have any of the devices listed below please contact us so that we can discuss the issue, and if needed survey your connection and assist you in isolating it if neces- sary. Phone: (503)982-5380. • Boiler/ Radiant heater (water heaters not included) • Underground Lawn Sprinkler System • Pool or Hot tub (Whirl pools not included as well as seasonal pools) • Additional sources of water on the property • Decorative Pond CROSS CONNECTION SURVEY ---PAGE BREAK--- SOURCE WATER: Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Oregon Health Authority completed a Source Water Assessment Report for Woodburn in 2005, as required by the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act for the purpose of identifying potential sources of contamination to source water used for drinking water. The full report is available for review by City of Woodburn 270 Montgomery Street Woodburn, OR 97071 For more Information regarding this Report contact: City of Woodburn, Drinking Water Section 202 Young St Operations Division Manager Byron Brooks at [PHONE REDACTED] Or you can scan the QR Code Below Oregon Health Authority: (971) 673-0405 Oregon Health Authority Web ph/healthyenvironments/ drinkingwater/ EPA Hotline: 1-[PHONE REDACTED] City Council Meetings are held every second and fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 PM City Hall 270 Montgomery Street Woodburn, OR 97071