Is Eugene tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Eugene's tap water meets all EPA standards and scores well on our analysis. It is generally safe to drink though filtration can improve taste and provide extra precaution.

85/100
Purity Score
1
Issues Found
0.7 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

1 Issue Detected in Eugene

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.1 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Eugene
Oregon

974,019,740,297,403 · McKenzie River

Eugene Drinking Water Quality Report

Low Risk Updated March 2026 175,000 residents
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85
Purity Score

Water quality in Eugene, Oregon is evaluated here using public utility data and independent testing. The report includes a purity score, contaminant breakdown, and tailored filter recommendations.

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
0.8 ppb
Nitrate
0.2 mg/L
Arsenic
0.1 mg/L
Hardness
0.7 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    Eugene's water meets current EPA standards. Filtration can improve taste and provide extra safety.

Score

85 /100
Excellent
"Good" threshold (70)

Eugene tap water is sourced from McKenzie River and treated by Eugene Water and Electric Board. Overall purity score: 85/100 (Excellent). Updated for 2026.

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Eugene Water FAQ

Is Eugene OR tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Eugene tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 85/100 (Excellent) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Eugene OR use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Eugene uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 0.7 ppm. Chloramine is harder to remove than free chlorine and requires a catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis filter. Standard Brita-style pitchers will NOT remove chloramine.
How hard is Eugene OR water and what is the TDS level?
Eugene water hardness is 0.7 grains per gallon (soft) with a TDS of 18 ppm (excellent). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Eugene OR drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Eugene drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Eugene?
Based on Eugene's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Eugene water scores well overall. A pitcher filter provides extra precaution and improves taste for drinking and cooking.

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PortlandOregon — 85/100SalemOregon — 85/100GreshamOregon — 85/100HillsboroOregon — 85/100BendOregon — 85/100MedfordOregon — 85/100

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • Eugene Water and Electric Board CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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