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The City of Woodburn is pleased to present to you this year’s Water Quality Report. This re- port is designed 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 understand 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 reported contaminants are naturally occurring organic elements. IMPORTANT HEALTH INFORMATION Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably 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 contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemo- therapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other im- mune system disorders, some elderly and infants can be particularly 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 in- fection by and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-[PHONE REDACTED]). ---PAGE BREAK--- Information about Lead Lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and compo- nents associated with service lines and home plumbing. The City of Woodburn is responsible for providing high quality drinking water and insuring there are no lead service lines and pipes, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components in your home. You share the responsibility for pro- tecting yourself and family from the lead in your home plumbing. You can take responsibility by identifying and removing lead materials within your home plumbing and taking steps to reduce your family’s risk. Before drinking tap wa- ter, flush your pipes for several minutes by running your tap, taking a shower, doing laundry or a load of dishes. You can also use a filter certified by an Ameri- can National Standards Institute accredited certifier to reduce lead in drinking water. If you are concerned about lead in your water and wish to have your wa- ter tested, contact City Of Woodburn main line (503) 982-5380 Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize ex- posure is available at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. The City of Woodburn prepared a service line inventory of our system that in- cludes the type of materials contained in each service line in our distribution system. This inventory can be accessed online at The Oregon Health Authority has concluded that service lines installed after 1985 are considered non– lead since this is when the lead ban was enacted in Oregon . Per Oregon policy, if a water system has no current or historical rec- ords or knowledge of public lead service line use, a private galvanized line is classified as non-lead. ---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 0.68 2025 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 0.8 2025 No By-product of drinking water disinfec- tion Inorganic Contaminants Arsenic (ppb) 0 10 5.9 2025 No Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and elec- tronics production wastes Nitrate [measured as Nitrogen] (ppm) 10 10 0.026 2025 No Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits Nitrite [measured as Nitrogen] (ppm) 1 1 0.010 2025 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 2.04 2025 No Decay of natural and man-made depos- its. Radium (combined 226/228) (pCi/L) 0 5 .7 2025 No Erosion of natural deposits Uranium (ug/L) 0 30 0 2025 No Erosion of natural deposits Contaminants MCLG MCL Your Sample # Samples Exceeds MCL Typical Source Water Date Exceeding AL Inorganic Contaminants Copper - action level at consumer taps (ppm) 1.3 1.3 0.974 2025 0 No Corrosion of house- hold plumbing sys- tems; Erosion of nat- ural deposits Lead - action level at consumer taps (ppb) 0 15 2.3 2025 1 No Corrosion of house- hold plumbing sys- tems; Erosion of nat- ural deposits ---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 Jan- uary 1, 2017 to December 31st, 2024. It also includes the most recent results for testing not required in 2024. MCLG (Maximum Contaminant Level Goal): The level of a contaminant in drink- ing 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 water. MRDL (Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level): The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that the addition of a dis- infectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. (Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal): The level of a drinking wa- ter 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. AL (Action Level): The concentration of a contaminant that if exceeded, triggers treatment of other require- ments that a water system must follow. pCi/I: Picocuries per liter, which is a measure of radioactivity. ppb: Parts per billion or micrograms per liter. ppm: Parts per million or milligrams per liter. Range: The lowest amount to the highest amount of contaminant detected. ND (Non Detect): Laboratory analysis indicates that the contaminant is not pre- sent. ---PAGE BREAK--- *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 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 Aqui- fer utilizing seven active wells and one emergency well. 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 treatment 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 permanga- nate is filtered using pressure filters equipped with media 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, radon 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. ---PAGE BREAK--- To help protect the City of Woodburn’s public drinking water system, Oregon Ad- ministrative Rules and City of Woodburn regulations require annual backflow testing for certain water service connections. What is backflow? Backflow occurs when water flows backward through a plumbing system. When this happens, contaminants such as fertilizers, chemicals, bacteria, or other pollu- tants can enter the public water supply. Backflow can occur due to: A loss of water pressure (such as during a water main break or firefighting) Increased pressure on private plumbing systems (irrigation, pumps, or boilers) Why backflow testing is required • Protects public health • Prevents contamination of Woodburn’s drinking water • Ensures compliance with Oregon Health Authority drinking water regulations • Confirms that backflow prevention assemblies are operating correctly Backflow prevention devices contain internal parts that can wear out or fail over time. Annual testing by a certified tester is required to ensure con- tinued protection. Who is required to test? Backflow testing is commonly required for properties with: • Irrigation systems • Commercial or industrial uses • Multi-family residential buildings • Fire sprinkler systems • Restaurants, medical facilities, or other high-risk water uses ---PAGE BREAK--- If your property has a required backflow prevention assembly, testing must be completed once each year. What you need to do 1. Hire a State of Oregon–certified backflow tester 2. Schedule and complete annual testing 3. Ensure test results are submitted to the City of Woodburn Failure to complete required testing may result in notices of noncompliance and possible water service interruption until testing is completed. Questions or more information? City of Woodburn – Public Works / Water Division Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] Website: www.woodburn-or.gov ---PAGE BREAK--- Check Your Water Meter One of the easiest ways to detect a leak is by using your water meter: • Turn off all water inside and outside the home. • Watch the meter’s leak indicator (often a small triangle or dial). • If the indicator is moving, water is being used somewhere and a leak may be present. This method is especially effective for detecting underground, slab, or oth- er hidden leaks. Visual and Audible Signs of Leaks Customers should also watch for these common warning signs: • Toilets that refill when no one has flushed • Wet or soggy spots in the yard, especially near the water meter • Mold, musty odors, or bubbling paint • Hissing or running water sounds when fixtures are turned off • Warm spots on floors, which may indicate a hot water slab leak Toilet Dye Test Toilets are one of the most common sources of household leaks. A single leaking toilet can waste hundreds of gallons of water each day. • Add food coloring or a toilet dye tablet to the toilet tank. • Do not flush for 10–15 minutes. • If color appears in the bowl, the toilet flapper is leaking. Most toilet flappers should be replaced every 3 to 5 years to prevent How to check for leaks ---PAGE BREAK--- How to read your water meter: 1. Locate the water meter box (usually located near the sidewalk) and remove meter box cover. 2. Open the black cover on the meter register to expose the solar panel (or light sensor de- pending on your meter version) to sunlight. If it is dark outside, shine a flashlight on it. Bright light will wake up the display. 3. When the LCD display is activated, it will alternate between “Reading” and “Rate.” 4. The Reading is total amount of cubic feet of water that has passed through the meter. 5. The Rate is any water that is passing/has passed through the meter recently. 6. If all water is shut off the Rate should be zero. If the meter shows a Rate when the water is shut off, then it indicates a possible leak in your system. ---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 contacting the City of Woodburn Drinking Water Section, 503-982- 5380. For more Information regarding this Report contact: Water Operations Supervisor City of Woodburn, Drinking Water Section Bill McClaskey 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 We have completed a Lead and Copper inventory for the complete list please visit our webpage or scan the QR code