Is Springfield tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Springfield'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
0.8 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

1 Issue Detected in Springfield

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.1 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Springfield
Oregon

9,747,797,478 · McKenzie River and groundwater

Springfield Water Quality Report (2026)

Low Risk Updated March 2026 62,256 residents
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85
Purity Score

This 2026 water quality report for Springfield compiles data from EPA SDWIS, EWG testing records, and the Springfield Utility Board consumer confidence report. Scores, contaminant levels, and matched filter recommendations are below.

Contaminant Levels

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

Health Insights

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

Score

85 /100
Excellent
"Good" threshold (70)

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

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Springfield Water FAQ

Is Springfield OR tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Springfield 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 Springfield OR use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Springfield 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 Springfield OR water and what is the TDS level?
Springfield water hardness is 0.8 grains per gallon (soft) with a TDS of 20 ppm (excellent). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Springfield OR drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Springfield drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Springfield?
Based on Springfield's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Springfield water scores well overall. A pitcher filter provides extra precaution and improves taste for drinking and cooking.

Nearby Reports

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

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • Springfield Utility Board CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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