Ashland water quality
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2025 report highlight: For Ashland’s own sampling, the report states that none of the 60 lead samples or 30 copper samples exceeded the respective action levels. Sampling dates vary; these historical results do not establish conditions at your tap today.
Report reviewed September 17, 2026 · Check official updates
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State MonitoringResults for Ashland and its supplier, Medford, are shown separately. Sampling dates vary.
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Ashland results
| Substance | Reported results | Reference values & notes |
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| TurbiditySampling: Hourly |
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Typical source: Soil erosion & stream sediments The report prints NTU values within a table headed PPM. The original units and criteria are shown here without conversion. |
| Sodium HypochloriteSampling: Daily |
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Typical source: Treatment additive for disinfection |
| Coliform BacteriaSampling: Weekly |
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Typical source: Naturally present in the environment |
| TOC RawSampling: Monthly |
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Typical source: Naturally present in the environment |
| TOC FinishedSampling: Monthly |
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Typical source: Naturally present in the environment |
| SodiumSampling: 7/17/2024 |
Reading this row: The report lists 10.9 PPM under “Range.” “Average” is marked “N/A.” |
Typical source: Erosion of natural deposits |
| FluorideSampling: 7/11/2020; 7/11/2023 |
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Typical source: Naturally present in the environment |
| NitrateSampling: 7/9/2025 |
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Typical source: Naturally present in the environment. Also from septic tanks and fertilizers. |
| CopperSampling: 5/6/2025; 12/1/2025 |
The report places the 90th-percentile result under “Detected.” How these values were recordedThe source places the 90th-percentile entry under “Detected”; the separate “Average” value is retained. “90th percentile” appears under “Range.” The report’s labels and values are preserved here. |
Typical source: Corrosion of plumbing systems Copper: 0 of 30 samples collected exceeded action levels. |
| BariumSampling: 7/23/2020 |
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Typical source: Erosion of natural deposits |
| TTHMSampling: Quarterly |
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Typical source: By-product of disinfection Report note for the combined TTHM/HAA5 section: “0 of 16 samples collected exceeded action levels. (No Violation)” The action-level wording is the report’s, not a current regulatory assessment. |
| HAA5Sampling: Quarterly |
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Typical source: By-product of disinfection Report note for the combined TTHM/HAA5 section: “0 of 16 samples collected exceeded action levels. (No Violation)” The action-level wording is the report’s, not a current regulatory assessment. |
| LeadSampling: 5/6/2025; 12/1/2025 |
Reading this row: The report prints 8.5 PPB under “Detected” and “90th percentile” under “Range.” It lists 2.4 PPB separately as “Average.” How these values were recordedThe source places the 90th-percentile entry under “Detected”; the separate “Average” value is retained. “90th percentile” appears under “Range.” The report’s labels and values are preserved here. |
Typical source: Corrosion of plumbing systems Lead: 0 of 60 samples collected exceeded action levels. |
Medford results
Results from Ashland’s purchased-water supplier, as published in Ashland’s report.
| Substance | Reported results | Reference values & notes |
|---|---|---|
| TurbiditySampling: Hourly |
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Typical source: Soil erosion & stream sediments The report prints NTU values within a table headed PPM. The original units and criteria are shown here without conversion. |
| Sodium HypochloriteSampling: Daily |
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Typical source: Treatment additive for disinfection |
| Coliform BacteriaSampling: Weekly |
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Typical source: Naturally present in the environment |
| TOC FinishedSampling: Monthly |
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Typical source: Naturally present in the environment |
| CopperSampling: 2024 |
The report places the 90th-percentile result under “Detected.” How these values were recordedThe source places the 90th-percentile entry under “Detected”; the separate “Average” value is retained. “90th percentile” appears under “Range.” The report’s labels and values are preserved here. |
Typical source: Corrosion of plumbing systems |
| BromateSampling: 2025 |
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Typical source: By-product of Ozone disinfection used in water treatment |
| Nickel — Rogue RiverSampling: 2020 |
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Typical source: Corrosion of galvanized pipes; erosion of natural deposits; discharge of metal refineries; runoff from waste batteries and paints. |
| Barium — Rogue RiverSampling: 2020 |
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Typical source: Erosion of natural deposits. Metal refineries. Drilling waste. |
| Barium — Big Butte SpringsSampling: 2023 |
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Typical source: Erosion of natural deposits. Metal refineries. Drilling waste. |
| TTHMSampling: Quarterly |
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Typical source: By-product of disinfection |
| HAA5Sampling: Quarterly |
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Typical source: By-product of disinfection |
| LeadSampling: 2024 |
The report places the 90th-percentile result under “Detected.” How these values were recordedThe source places the 90th-percentile entry under “Detected”; the separate “Average” value is retained. “90th percentile” appears under “Range.” The report’s labels and values are preserved here. |
Typical source: Corrosion of plumbing systems For 2024 sampling, the report prints lead at 16.2 PPB under “Detected” and 15 under “MCL.” This historical Medford entry does not establish a current violation or a result at an Ashland tap. |
| Cadmium — Rogue RiverSampling: 2023 |
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Typical source: Corrosion of galvanized pipes; erosion of natural deposits; discharge of metal refineries; runoff from waste batteries and paints. |
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About these records
Source: City of Ashland’s 2025 water quality report, page 2. Reviewed September 17, 2026.
Sampling dates vary. Values and criteria follow the report as printed; unusual entries are explained beside the affected results.
Definitions and units · 15 report terms
- AL
- Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.
- HAA5, HAA6Br, HAA9
- Haloacetic Acids
- MCL
- Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
- MCLG
- Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
- mg/L
- Milligrams per liter: One unit (by weight) out of one million of the same unit.
- MRDL
- The highest level of disinfectant allowed in drinking water.
- MRDLG
- The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health.
- NA
- Not applicable
- ND
- Not Detected.
- NTU
- Nephelometric Turbidity Units.
- pCi/L
- Picocuries per Liter.
- PPB
- Parts Per Billion. One part per billion parts.
- PPM
- (parts per million) One part substance per million parts water (or milligrams per liter)
- TOC
- Total Organic Carbon
- TTHM
- Total Trihalomethanes
Definitions reproduced from the 2025 report, report page 2.
Latest available samples for each substance and source type; dates vary. Lead and copper include all samples from the latest published monitoring period. Browse older records.
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Selected state sample records
These are the most recent records for the selected categories in this dated extract. They are examples, not a complete view of monitoring or a measurement at your tap. ND means not detected at the reporting limit, not zero.
- Lead & copper · 12/1/2025 · Distribution sample · Lead: ND; copper: 0.382 mg/L · Oregon source record
- Coliform & E. coli · 9/9/2026 · Routine · Total coliform: Absent; E. coli: Not reported · Oregon source record
- FLUORIDE · 7/7/2026 · Finished · ND MG/L · Oregon source record
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PPB: parts per billion · mg/L: milligrams per liter · ND: not detected at the reporting limit, not zero. “Not reported” means the source field is blank.
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Comparing the 2025 lead records
The annual report prints 8.5 PPB beside “90th percentile.” Oregon’s period summaries list 1.9 PPB for spring and 3.4 PPB for fall. We have not confirmed that the annual-report figure and state summaries describe the same statistic and sampling period. Each source’s values are preserved as published; this comparison does not establish a reporting error or a violation.
Oregon Drinking Water Services · Ashland Water Department (OR4100047) · Sources retrieved September 25, 2026. This is a dated snapshot, not live monitoring.
The retrieved pages contain 3,425 chemical-result rows, 7,188 coliform records, 242 paired lead-and-copper samples and 16 lead-and-copper summaries. The 484 lead/copper chemical rows match the 242 paired samples by sample ID and date. Those chemical rows are retained under “Full source fields,” rather than counted again. The browser contains 10,371 individual source records; these are not 10,371 unique tests.
Coverage varies: chemical results span 2002–2026, coliform records span 2001–2026, and lead/copper summaries extend to 1992. Missing years or fields do not establish that sampling never occurred. Only the three linked monitoring feeds are included; this is not every record held by Oregon or Ashland.
Annual reports and state records may describe overlapping testing. They are separate views, not additional tests. State source types, reporting limits, comments, and original units remain in each record. Raw-water results are labeled by their source type and are not treated as finished drinking water.
Lead in the paired-sample view is converted from mg/L to PPB by multiplying by 1,000. The chemical feed sometimes reports more precision than the paired-sample feed; both versions remain available. No averages, percentile summaries or regulatory classifications are recalculated. State fields labeled “Current Analyte Level” reflect the retrieved source, not necessarily the requirement in effect on a historical sample date.
Lead & copper source · Chemical results source · Coliform source
Report archive
Historical water quality records
Consumer Confidence ReportsExplore earlier reports by year, or search their result tables. Report years and sampling dates may differ.
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2023 report25 result rows
City of Ashland · Result tables: report page 2 · Reviewed September 17, 2026 · Original 2023 report
Ashland results
| Substance | Reported results | Reference values & notes |
|---|---|---|
| TurbiditySampling: Hourly |
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Typical source: Soil erosion & stream sediments The report prints NTU values under a PPM heading. Values and criteria are reproduced without conversion. |
| Sodium HypochloriteSampling: Daily |
|
Typical source: Treatment additive for disinfection |
| Coliform BacteriaSampling: Weekly |
|
Typical source: Contaminated sample cell. Follow up sample was absent of coliform w/cl2 residual at 0.73ppm for both samples. Naturally present in the environment. |
| TOC RawSampling: Monthly |
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Typical source: Naturally present in the environment |
| TOC FinishedSampling: Monthly |
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Typical source: Naturally present in the environment |
| SodiumSampling: 8/7/2020 |
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Typical source: Erosion of natural deposits |
| FluorideSampling: 7/11/2020; 7/11/2023 |
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Typical source: Naturally present in the environment |
| NitrateSampling: 7/28/2023 |
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Typical source: Naturally present in the environment. Also from septic tanks and fertilizers. |
| CopperSampling: 7/17/2023 - 8/11/2023 |
The report places the 90th-percentile result under “Detected.” How these values were recordedThe source places the 90th-percentile entry under “Detected”; the separate “Average” value is retained. “90th percentile” appears under “Range.” The report’s labels and values are preserved here. |
Typical source: Corrosion of plumbing systems Copper: 0 of 30 samples collected exceeded action levels. |
| BariumSampling: 7/23/2023 |
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Typical source: Erosion of natural deposits |
| TTHMSampling: Quarterly |
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Typical source: By-product of disinfection Report note for the combined TTHM/HAA5 section: “0 of 16 samples collected exceeded action levels. (No Violation)” The wording is historical report context, not a current regulatory assessment. |
| HAA5Sampling: Quarterly |
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Typical source: By-product of disinfection Report note for the combined TTHM/HAA5 section: “0 of 16 samples collected exceeded action levels. (No Violation)” The wording is historical report context, not a current regulatory assessment. |
| LeadSampling: 7/17/2023 - 8/11/2023 |
The report places the 90th-percentile result under “Detected.” How these values were recordedThe source places the 90th-percentile entry under “Detected”; the separate “Average” value is retained. “90th percentile” appears under “Range.” The report’s labels and values are preserved here. |
Typical source: Corrosion of plumbing systems Lead: 0 of 30 samples collected exceeded action levels. |
Medford results
Supplier-attributed results reproduced in Ashland’s report; these are not Ashland household samples.
| Substance | Reported results | Reference values & notes |
|---|---|---|
| TurbiditySampling: Hourly |
|
Typical source: Soil erosion & stream sediments The report prints NTU values under a PPM heading. Values and criteria are reproduced without conversion. |
| Sodium HypochloriteSampling: Daily |
|
Typical source: Treatment additive for disinfection |
| Coliform BacteriaSampling: Weekly |
|
Typical source: Naturally present in the environment |
| TOC FinishedSampling: Monthly |
|
Typical source: Naturally present in the environment |
| CopperSampling: 2022 |
The report places the 90th-percentile result under “Detected.” How these values were recordedThe source places the 90th-percentile entry under “Detected”; the separate “Average” value is retained. “90th percentile” appears under “Range.” The report’s labels and values are preserved here. |
Typical source: Corrosion of plumbing systems |
| Nickel — Rogue RiverSampling: 2020 |
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Typical source: Corrosion of galvanized pipes; erosion of natural deposits; discharge of metal refineries; runoff from waste batteries and paints. |
| Barium — Rogue RiverSampling: 2020 |
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Typical source: Erosion of natural deposits. Metal refineries. Drilling waste. |
| Barium — Big Butte SpringsSampling: 2023 |
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Typical source: Erosion of natural deposits. Metal refineries. Drilling waste. |
| TTHMSampling: Quarterly |
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Typical source: By-product of disinfection |
| HAA5Sampling: Quarterly |
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Typical source: By-product of disinfection |
| LeadSampling: 2023 |
The report places the 90th-percentile result under “Detected.” How these values were recordedThe source places the 90th-percentile entry under “Detected”; the separate “Average” value is retained. “90th percentile” appears under “Range.” The report’s labels and values are preserved here. |
Typical source: Corrosion of plumbing systems |
| Cadmium — Rogue RiverSampling: 2023 |
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Typical source: Corrosion of galvanized pipes; erosion of natural deposits; discharge of metal refineries; runoff from waste batteries and paints. |
Sampling and report context · 2023
- The Oregon Health Authority allows monitoring of some contaminants less than once per year because concentrations do not change frequently; some representative data are more than one year old. Additional regulated results are available through OHA, and additional unregulated results may be requested from Ashland’s Water Quality Department.
- UCMR 5 Sample — 2023: All analytes sampled were below the reporting limits. This grouped statement has no analyte-level values; it is retained separately from the 13 Ashland result rows and from EPA’s independently dated UCMR data.
- Source headings and criteria are preserved, including NTU results under PPM headings, Yes/ND/Positive/Detected literals, and action-level wording under the disinfection-byproduct section. They are not silently reinterpreted as current regulatory findings.
Source water and treatment · 2023
- Source-water assessment: the report identifies soil sedimentation in the watershed as the greatest risk of contaminants to Ashland’s water. This is source susceptibility context, not a tap-water result.
- The report describes sodium carbonate addition to reduce the potential for lead and copper to leach from pipes and plumbing. It notes that household plumbing materials vary.
Household guidance and customer information · 2023
- The report’s EPA message explains that contaminant presence does not necessarily indicate a health risk, describes microbial, inorganic, pesticide/herbicide, organic and radioactive source-water contaminants, and directs vulnerable readers to health-care providers and the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
- The report advises flushing after water has sat for several hours and directs household testing questions to official resources. This historical report guidance is not a current property-specific sampling protocol.
- Page 1 provides conservation guidance (less frequent deep watering, seasonal adjustments, watering between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.), utility and agency contacts, Council participation information, a Spanish notice asking readers to obtain translation, and paper copies upon request. Dated contact details and meeting times should be checked against the current city pages.
Reported water volumes · 2023
- Ashland plant treated
- 1,148,270,000 gallons
- Talent Irrigation District pumped
- 0 gallons
- Medford Water Commission pumped
- 0 gallons
- Total provided
- 1,148,270,000 gallons
Volumes reported in the 2023 document, report page 2; these are supply volumes, not contaminant concentrations.
2022 report26 result rows
City of Ashland · Result tables: report page 2 · Reviewed September 17, 2026 · Original 2022 report
Ashland results
| Substance | Reported results | Reference values & notes |
|---|---|---|
| TurbiditySampling: Hourly |
|
Typical source: Soil erosion & stream sediments The report prints NTU values under a PPM heading. Values and criteria are reproduced without conversion. |
| Sodium HypochloriteSampling: Daily |
|
Typical source: Treatment additive for disinfection |
| Coliform BacteriaSampling: Weekly |
|
Typical source: Naturally present in the environment |
| TOC RawSampling: Monthly |
|
Typical source: Naturally present in the environment |
| TOC FinishedSampling: Monthly |
|
Typical source: Naturally present in the environment |
| SodiumSampling: 8/7/2022 |
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Typical source: Erosion of natural deposits |
| FluorideSampling: 7/11/2022 |
|
Typical source: Naturally present in the environment |
| NitrateSampling: 7/11/2020 |
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Typical source: Naturally present in the environment. Also from septic tanks and fertilizers. |
| CopperSampling: 7/14/2020 - 7/29/2020 |
The report places the 90th-percentile result under “Detected.” How these values were recordedThe source places the 90th-percentile entry under “Detected”; the separate “Average” value is retained. “90th percentile” appears under “Range.” The report’s labels and values are preserved here. |
Typical source: Corrosion of plumbing systems Copper: 0 of 30 samples collected exceeded action levels. |
| BariumSampling: 7/23/2020 |
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Typical source: Erosion of natural deposits |
| TTHMSampling: Quarterly |
|
Typical source: By-product of disinfection Report note for the combined TTHM/HAA5 section: “0 of 16 samples collected exceeded action levels. (No Violation)” The wording is historical report context, not a current regulatory assessment. |
| HAA5Sampling: Quarterly |
|
Typical source: By-product of disinfection Report note for the combined TTHM/HAA5 section: “0 of 16 samples collected exceeded action levels. (No Violation)” The wording is historical report context, not a current regulatory assessment. |
| LeadSampling: 7/14/2020 - 7/29/2020 |
The report places the 90th-percentile result under “Detected.” How these values were recordedThe source places the 90th-percentile entry under “Detected”; the separate “Average” value is retained. “90th percentile” appears under “Range.” The report’s labels and values are preserved here. |
Typical source: Corrosion of plumbing systems Lead: 0 of 30 samples collected exceeded action levels. |
Medford results
Supplier-attributed results reproduced in Ashland’s report; these are not Ashland household samples.
| Substance | Reported results | Reference values & notes |
|---|---|---|
| TurbiditySampling: Hourly |
|
Typical source: Soil erosion & stream sediments The report prints NTU values under a PPM heading. Values and criteria are reproduced without conversion. |
| Sodium HypochloriteSampling: Daily |
|
Typical source: Treatment additive for disinfection |
| Coliform BacteriaSampling: Weekly |
|
Typical source: Naturally present in the environment |
| TOC FinishedSampling: Monthly |
|
Typical source: Naturally present in the environment |
| CopperSampling: 2022 |
The report places the 90th-percentile result under “Detected.” How these values were recordedThe source places the 90th-percentile entry under “Detected”; the separate “Average” value is retained. “90th percentile” appears under “Range.” The report’s labels and values are preserved here. |
Typical source: Corrosion of plumbing systems |
| Nickel — Rogue RiverSampling: 2020 |
|
Typical source: Corrosion of galvanized pipes; erosion of natural deposits; discharge of metal refineries; runoff from waste batteries and paints. |
| Barium — Rogue RiverSampling: 2020 |
|
Typical source: Erosion of natural deposits. Metal refineries. Drilling waste. |
| Barium — Big Butte SpringsSampling: 2020 |
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Typical source: Erosion of natural deposits. Metal refineries. Drilling waste. |
| TTHMSampling: Quarterly |
|
Typical source: By-product of disinfection |
| HAA5Sampling: Quarterly |
|
Typical source: By-product of disinfection |
| LeadSampling: 2022 |
The report places the 90th-percentile result under “Detected.” How these values were recordedThe source places the 90th-percentile entry under “Detected”; the separate “Average” value is retained. “90th percentile” appears under “Range.” The report’s labels and values are preserved here. |
Typical source: Corrosion of plumbing systems |
| Cadmium — Rogue RiverSampling: 2020 |
|
Typical source: Corrosion of galvanized pipes; erosion of natural deposits; discharge of metal refineries; runoff from waste batteries and paints. |
| Radon-222 (pCi/L) — Big Butte SpringsSampling: 2018 |
|
Typical source: Erosion of natural deposits |
Sampling and report context · 2022
- The Oregon Health Authority allows monitoring of some contaminants less than once per year because concentrations do not change frequently; some representative data are more than one year old. Additional regulated results are available through OHA, and additional unregulated results may be requested from Ashland’s Water Quality Department.
- Source headings and criteria are preserved, including NTU results under PPM headings, Yes/ND/Positive/Detected literals, and action-level wording under the disinfection-byproduct section. They are not silently reinterpreted as current regulatory findings.
Source water and treatment · 2022
- Source-water assessment: the report identifies soil sedimentation in the watershed as the greatest risk of contaminants to Ashland’s water. This is source susceptibility context, not a tap-water result.
- The report describes sodium carbonate addition to reduce the potential for lead and copper to leach from pipes and plumbing. It notes that household plumbing materials vary.
Household guidance and customer information · 2022
- The report’s EPA message explains that contaminant presence does not necessarily indicate a health risk, describes microbial, inorganic, pesticide/herbicide, organic and radioactive source-water contaminants, and directs vulnerable readers to health-care providers and the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
- The report advises flushing after water has sat for several hours and directs household testing questions to official resources. This historical report guidance is not a current property-specific sampling protocol.
- Page 1 provides conservation guidance (less frequent deep watering, seasonal adjustments, watering between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.), utility and agency contacts, Council participation information, a Spanish notice asking readers to obtain translation, and paper copies upon request. Dated contact details and meeting times should be checked against the current city pages.
Reported water volumes · 2022
- Ashland plant treated
- 952,080,000 gallons
- Talent Irrigation District pumped
- 0 gallons
- Medford Water Commission pumped
- 147,800,000 gallons
- Total provided
- 1,099,880,000 gallons
Volumes reported in the 2022 document, report page 2; these are supply volumes, not contaminant concentrations.
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Missing years and archive coverage
The reviewed archive contains 2022, 2023 and 2025 reports. The 2024 and 2021 reports were not found; legacy links for 2012–2020 were inaccessible in the September 17, 2026 review. Missing files do not mean reports were never issued.
These tables present the existing extracted results and supporting context. They do not establish complete extraction of every report section or current conditions at your tap.
Earlier state samples and period summaries. Search any substance across all years, or narrow by year.
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About these records
Comparing the 2025 lead records
The annual report prints 8.5 PPB beside “90th percentile.” Oregon’s period summaries list 1.9 PPB for spring and 3.4 PPB for fall. We have not confirmed that the annual-report figure and state summaries describe the same statistic and sampling period. Each source’s values are preserved as published; this comparison does not establish a reporting error or a violation.
Oregon Drinking Water Services · Ashland Water Department (OR4100047) · Sources retrieved September 25, 2026. This is a dated snapshot, not live monitoring.
The retrieved pages contain 3,425 chemical-result rows, 7,188 coliform records, 242 paired lead-and-copper samples and 16 lead-and-copper summaries. The 484 lead/copper chemical rows match the 242 paired samples by sample ID and date. Those chemical rows are retained under “Full source fields,” rather than counted again. The browser contains 10,371 individual source records; these are not 10,371 unique tests.
Coverage varies: chemical results span 2002–2026, coliform records span 2001–2026, and lead/copper summaries extend to 1992. Missing years or fields do not establish that sampling never occurred. Only the three linked monitoring feeds are included; this is not every record held by Oregon or Ashland.
Annual reports and state records may describe overlapping testing. They are separate views, not additional tests. State source types, reporting limits, comments, and original units remain in each record. Raw-water results are labeled by their source type and are not treated as finished drinking water.
Lead in the paired-sample view is converted from mg/L to PPB by multiplying by 1,000. The chemical feed sometimes reports more precision than the paired-sample feed; both versions remain available. No averages, percentile summaries or regulatory classifications are recalculated. State fields labeled “Current Analyte Level” reflect the retrieved source, not necessarily the requirement in effect on a historical sample date.
Lead & copper source · Chemical results source · Coliform source
Water sources & treatment
Where does Ashland’s water come from?
Ashland Creek, stored in Reeder Reservoir, is Ashland’s primary water source. Medford supplies additional water through the Talent–Ashland–Phoenix (TAP) intertie.
Water supplies
- Ashland Creek & Reeder Reservoir
- The creek’s East and West Forks meet at Reeder Reservoir, upstream of Ashland’s treatment plant.
- Medford Water Commission
- Oregon lists this purchased-water connection as active and seasonal. Its measurements remain separate from Ashland’s own results.
- Talent Irrigation District
- Oregon lists this raw-water source as inactive/emergency. It is distinct from the Medford connection and is not presented here as a routine supply.
These are documented source relationships, not a live operating schedule.
How Ashland treats creek water
- Gather particles
- Coagulation and flocculation help small particles collect into larger groups that can be filtered out.
- Filter the water
- The 2020 master plan describes six sand-and-anthracite filter beds before treated water enters storage and distribution.
- Disinfection & corrosion control
- Sodium hypochlorite provides disinfection. Soda ash (sodium carbonate) adjusts pH and alkalinity to reduce the potential for lead and copper to leach from plumbing.
Processes documented in Oregon’s inventory, the 2020 master plan and annual reports; this is not a live treatment reading or a description of Medford’s plant.
Sources reviewed September 17, 2026Oregon system inventory · Purchased-water record · 2020 water master plan · 2025 water quality report
Watershed protection
The March 2018 source-water assessment describes a 19.9-square-mile Ashland Creek source area. This watershed is the land draining toward the water source, not the utility’s customer service boundary.
Ashland’s annual reports identify soil sedimentation as the greatest source-water contaminant risk in the watershed. That describes susceptibility at the source; it does not establish a contaminant detection in water delivered to a home.
2018 source-water assessment · Ashland Forest Resiliency project
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More help confirming your provider
If you are unsure, Ashland utility customer service can help. Its website is a contact resource, not an address lookup.
City limits do not establish a water service boundary. Medford supplying water to Ashland does not by itself make an Ashland household a separate Medford retail customer.
Lead & service lines
What does Ashland report about lead pipes?
Ashland’s 2025 report says no lead service lines were detected in its completed inventory. The city reports determining service-line materials at 9,525 locations using hand and mechanical excavation, and submitting the inventory to Oregon on October 10, 2024.
This is a system-wide inventory finding. It does not identify your home’s service-line material or establish the lead level at your tap.
Service lines and household plumbing
- The pipe supplying a property
- A service line connects the water main to a property. The inventory statement concerns these service lines.
- Plumbing inside the home
- The report identifies service lines and household plumbing as potential sources of lead. Its inventory finding does not establish the materials used in your fixtures or interior plumbing.
What can I check about my home?
Ask Ashland’s Water Division what service-line material is recorded for your address and which portions of the connection that record covers.
For a measurement at your tap, see local laboratory testing options and collection steps. A system sample from another location does not answer that question.
Contact Ashland’s Water DivisionExplore lead sample results · Browse earlier lead results
How does Ashland address lead from plumbing?
The 2025 report describes adding sodium carbonate to reduce the potential for lead and copper to leach from pipes and plumbing. It also notes that household plumbing materials vary.
The report includes advice about flushing after water has stood for several hours. For current guidance or instructions for collecting a test sample, use the Water Division’s official information.
Source: 2025 report · Reviewed September 17, 2026Ashland’s 2025 water quality report
PFAS & other monitoring
What do Ashland’s PFAS records show?
All 116 PFAS results in the reviewed EPA extract are below their reporting limits. These records cover 29 PFAS substances at Ashland Creek’s entry point to the distribution system, with source-listed collection dates in 2023 and 2026.
“Below the reporting limit” does not mean zero. These are dated system samples, not measurements at your home.
EPA’s individual results
The Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule program (UCMR 5) records a result and reporting limit for each substance. The extract also includes four lithium results below their reporting limits. Lithium is not a PFAS.
The tables below preserve all 120 records for Ashland’s system ID, OR4100047.
The annual report’s statement
Ashland’s 2025 report says all substances sampled under “UCMR 5 Sample — 2024” were below reporting limits. It does not list individual substance values in that statement.
We retain that report statement separately; it does not replace EPA’s collection dates or individual records.
Sampling dates at a glance · six source sample groups
Grouped by EPA collection date, sample ID, and sample point. Each substance result is a separate row; 120 results do not mean 120 separate sampling visits. These groups are not combined into monitoring rounds.
EPA source-listed sampling dates
| Date & sample | Results | Sample point |
|---|---|---|
| 1/19/2023Sample 380-34966-1 | 4 PFAS + 1 lithium | 00001 · Ashland Creek entry point |
| 4/10/2023Sample 380-43192-1 | 4 PFAS + 1 lithium | 00001 · Ashland Creek entry point |
| 6/13/2023Sample 380-51185-1 | 25 PFAS | 00001 · Ashland Creek entry point |
| 7/11/2023Sample 380-54432-1 | 29 PFAS + 1 lithium | 00001 · Ashland Creek entry point |
| 10/3/2023Sample 380-65532-1 | 29 PFAS + 1 lithium | 00001 · Ashland Creek entry point |
| 1/6/2026Sample 380-190953-1 | 25 PFAS | 00001 · Ashland Creek entry point |
The 25 results dated January 6, 2026 are retained exactly as EPA lists them. Clarification of that date is pending; it is not treated as evidence of an error or a new regulatory finding.
What does “below the reporting limit” mean?
Each EPA row contains a less-than sign and a minimum reporting level, with no numerical measurement in the result-value field. We show this as “<” followed by that row’s reporting limit. For example, “< 0.004 µg/L” means below 0.004 micrograms per liter, not a measured value of zero.
A reporting limit is not a health standard. These results alone do not establish current regulatory compliance or the conditions at an individual tap.
Explore 120 EPA monitoring records
120 of 120 results
µg/L = micrograms per liter. Each row is a substance result; multiple results can belong to one sample.
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| Substance & date | Reported result | Sample context |
|---|---|---|
| 9Cl-PF3ONS9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acidSampled 1/6/2026 | < 0.002 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-190953-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for 9Cl-PF3ONS, 1/6/2026, sample 380-190953-1
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| PFPeSperfluoropentanesulfonic acidSampled 1/6/2026 | < 0.004 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-190953-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFPeS, 1/6/2026, sample 380-190953-1
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| PFHpSperfluoroheptanesulfonic acidSampled 1/6/2026 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-190953-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFHpS, 1/6/2026, sample 380-190953-1
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| PFMBAperfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acidSampled 1/6/2026 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-190953-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFMBA, 1/6/2026, sample 380-190953-1
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| PFBSperfluorobutanesulfonic acidSampled 1/6/2026 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-190953-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFBS, 1/6/2026, sample 380-190953-1
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| PFHxSperfluorohexanesulfonic acidSampled 1/6/2026 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-190953-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFHxS, 1/6/2026, sample 380-190953-1
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| PFNAperfluorononanoic acidSampled 1/6/2026 | < 0.004 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-190953-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFNA, 1/6/2026, sample 380-190953-1
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| PFOSperfluorooctanesulfonic acidSampled 1/6/2026 | < 0.004 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-190953-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFOS, 1/6/2026, sample 380-190953-1
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| PFOAperfluorooctanoic acidSampled 1/6/2026 | < 0.004 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-190953-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFOA, 1/6/2026, sample 380-190953-1
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| PFDAperfluorodecanoic acidSampled 1/6/2026 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-190953-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFDA, 1/6/2026, sample 380-190953-1
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| PFDoAperfluorododecanoic acidSampled 1/6/2026 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-190953-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFDoA, 1/6/2026, sample 380-190953-1
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| PFHxAperfluorohexanoic acidSampled 1/6/2026 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-190953-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFHxA, 1/6/2026, sample 380-190953-1
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| NFDHAnonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acidSampled 1/6/2026 | < 0.02 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-190953-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for NFDHA, 1/6/2026, sample 380-190953-1
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| 11Cl-PF3OUdS11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acidSampled 1/6/2026 | < 0.005 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-190953-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for 11Cl-PF3OUdS, 1/6/2026, sample 380-190953-1
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| lithiumSampled 1/19/2023 | < 9 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-34966-1 · EPA 200.7 |
Original EPA fields for lithium, 1/19/2023, sample 380-34966-1
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| ADONA4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acidSampled 1/6/2026 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-190953-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for ADONA, 1/6/2026, sample 380-190953-1
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| HFPO-DAhexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acidSampled 1/6/2026 | < 0.005 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-190953-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for HFPO-DA, 1/6/2026, sample 380-190953-1
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| PFBAperfluorobutanoic acidSampled 1/6/2026 | < 0.005 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-190953-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFBA, 1/6/2026, sample 380-190953-1
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| 6:2 FTS1H,1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acidSampled 1/6/2026 | < 0.005 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-190953-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for 6:2 FTS, 1/6/2026, sample 380-190953-1
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| 4:2 FTS1H,1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acidSampled 1/6/2026 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-190953-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for 4:2 FTS, 1/6/2026, sample 380-190953-1
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| 8:2 FTS1H,1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acidSampled 1/6/2026 | < 0.005 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-190953-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for 8:2 FTS, 1/6/2026, sample 380-190953-1
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| PFMPAperfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acidSampled 1/6/2026 | < 0.004 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-190953-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFMPA, 1/6/2026, sample 380-190953-1
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| PFPeAperfluoropentanoic acidSampled 1/6/2026 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-190953-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFPeA, 1/6/2026, sample 380-190953-1
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| PFEESAperfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acidSampled 1/6/2026 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-190953-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFEESA, 1/6/2026, sample 380-190953-1
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| PFUnAperfluoroundecanoic acidSampled 1/6/2026 | < 0.002 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-190953-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFUnA, 1/6/2026, sample 380-190953-1
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| NMeFOSAAN-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acidSampled 1/19/2023 | < 0.006 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-34966-1 · EPA 537.1 |
Original EPA fields for NMeFOSAA, 1/19/2023, sample 380-34966-1
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| NEtFOSAAN-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acidSampled 1/19/2023 | < 0.005 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-34966-1 · EPA 537.1 |
Original EPA fields for NEtFOSAA, 1/19/2023, sample 380-34966-1
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| PFTrDAperfluorotridecanoic acidSampled 1/19/2023 | < 0.007 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-34966-1 · EPA 537.1 |
Original EPA fields for PFTrDA, 1/19/2023, sample 380-34966-1
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| PFTAperfluorotetradecanoic acidSampled 1/19/2023 | < 0.008 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-34966-1 · EPA 537.1 |
Original EPA fields for PFTA, 1/19/2023, sample 380-34966-1
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| PFHpAperfluoroheptanoic acidSampled 1/6/2026 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-190953-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFHpA, 1/6/2026, sample 380-190953-1
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| PFHpSperfluoroheptanesulfonic acidSampled 6/13/2023 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-51185-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFHpS, 6/13/2023, sample 380-51185-1
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| 4:2 FTS1H,1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acidSampled 6/13/2023 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-51185-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for 4:2 FTS, 6/13/2023, sample 380-51185-1
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| 8:2 FTS1H,1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acidSampled 6/13/2023 | < 0.005 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-51185-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for 8:2 FTS, 6/13/2023, sample 380-51185-1
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| PFMPAperfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acidSampled 6/13/2023 | < 0.004 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-51185-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFMPA, 6/13/2023, sample 380-51185-1
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| PFNAperfluorononanoic acidSampled 6/13/2023 | < 0.004 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-51185-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFNA, 6/13/2023, sample 380-51185-1
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| PFMBAperfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acidSampled 6/13/2023 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-51185-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFMBA, 6/13/2023, sample 380-51185-1
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| 6:2 FTS1H,1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acidSampled 6/13/2023 | < 0.005 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-51185-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for 6:2 FTS, 6/13/2023, sample 380-51185-1
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| PFPeSperfluoropentanesulfonic acidSampled 6/13/2023 | < 0.004 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-51185-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFPeS, 6/13/2023, sample 380-51185-1
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| PFPeAperfluoropentanoic acidSampled 6/13/2023 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-51185-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFPeA, 6/13/2023, sample 380-51185-1
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| PFTrDAperfluorotridecanoic acidSampled 4/10/2023 | < 0.007 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-43192-1 · EPA 537.1 |
Original EPA fields for PFTrDA, 4/10/2023, sample 380-43192-1
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| lithiumSampled 4/10/2023 | < 9 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-43192-1 · EPA 200.7 |
Original EPA fields for lithium, 4/10/2023, sample 380-43192-1
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| PFTAperfluorotetradecanoic acidSampled 4/10/2023 | < 0.008 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-43192-1 · EPA 537.1 |
Original EPA fields for PFTA, 4/10/2023, sample 380-43192-1
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| NFDHAnonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acidSampled 6/13/2023 | < 0.02 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-51185-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for NFDHA, 6/13/2023, sample 380-51185-1
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| NEtFOSAAN-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acidSampled 4/10/2023 | < 0.005 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-43192-1 · EPA 537.1 |
Original EPA fields for NEtFOSAA, 4/10/2023, sample 380-43192-1
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| PFHxSperfluorohexanesulfonic acidSampled 6/13/2023 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-51185-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFHxS, 6/13/2023, sample 380-51185-1
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| PFEESAperfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acidSampled 6/13/2023 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-51185-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFEESA, 6/13/2023, sample 380-51185-1
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| PFBSperfluorobutanesulfonic acidSampled 6/13/2023 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-51185-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFBS, 6/13/2023, sample 380-51185-1
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| PFBAperfluorobutanoic acidSampled 6/13/2023 | < 0.005 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-51185-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFBA, 6/13/2023, sample 380-51185-1
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| NMeFOSAAN-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acidSampled 4/10/2023 | < 0.006 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-43192-1 · EPA 537.1 |
Original EPA fields for NMeFOSAA, 4/10/2023, sample 380-43192-1
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| PFOSperfluorooctanesulfonic acidSampled 6/13/2023 | < 0.004 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-51185-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFOS, 6/13/2023, sample 380-51185-1
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| PFOAperfluorooctanoic acidSampled 6/13/2023 | < 0.004 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-51185-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFOA, 6/13/2023, sample 380-51185-1
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| PFDAperfluorodecanoic acidSampled 6/13/2023 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-51185-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFDA, 6/13/2023, sample 380-51185-1
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| PFDoAperfluorododecanoic acidSampled 6/13/2023 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-51185-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFDoA, 6/13/2023, sample 380-51185-1
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| PFHxAperfluorohexanoic acidSampled 6/13/2023 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-51185-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFHxA, 6/13/2023, sample 380-51185-1
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| PFUnAperfluoroundecanoic acidSampled 6/13/2023 | < 0.002 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-51185-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFUnA, 6/13/2023, sample 380-51185-1
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| 11Cl-PF3OUdS11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acidSampled 6/13/2023 | < 0.005 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-51185-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for 11Cl-PF3OUdS, 6/13/2023, sample 380-51185-1
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| 9Cl-PF3ONS9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acidSampled 6/13/2023 | < 0.002 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-51185-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for 9Cl-PF3ONS, 6/13/2023, sample 380-51185-1
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| ADONA4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acidSampled 6/13/2023 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-51185-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for ADONA, 6/13/2023, sample 380-51185-1
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| HFPO-DAhexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acidSampled 6/13/2023 | < 0.005 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-51185-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for HFPO-DA, 6/13/2023, sample 380-51185-1
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| PFHpAperfluoroheptanoic acidSampled 6/13/2023 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-51185-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFHpA, 6/13/2023, sample 380-51185-1
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| PFOAperfluorooctanoic acidSampled 7/11/2023 | < 0.004 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-54432-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFOA, 7/11/2023, sample 380-54432-1
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| 9Cl-PF3ONS9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acidSampled 7/11/2023 | < 0.002 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-54432-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for 9Cl-PF3ONS, 7/11/2023, sample 380-54432-1
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| PFNAperfluorononanoic acidSampled 7/11/2023 | < 0.004 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-54432-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFNA, 7/11/2023, sample 380-54432-1
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| PFHxSperfluorohexanesulfonic acidSampled 7/11/2023 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-54432-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFHxS, 7/11/2023, sample 380-54432-1
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| PFHpAperfluoroheptanoic acidSampled 7/11/2023 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-54432-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFHpA, 7/11/2023, sample 380-54432-1
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| PFBSperfluorobutanesulfonic acidSampled 7/11/2023 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-54432-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFBS, 7/11/2023, sample 380-54432-1
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| 11Cl-PF3OUdS11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acidSampled 7/11/2023 | < 0.005 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-54432-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for 11Cl-PF3OUdS, 7/11/2023, sample 380-54432-1
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| PFUnAperfluoroundecanoic acidSampled 7/11/2023 | < 0.002 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-54432-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFUnA, 7/11/2023, sample 380-54432-1
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| PFHxAperfluorohexanoic acidSampled 7/11/2023 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-54432-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFHxA, 7/11/2023, sample 380-54432-1
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| PFDAperfluorodecanoic acidSampled 7/11/2023 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-54432-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFDA, 7/11/2023, sample 380-54432-1
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| lithiumSampled 7/11/2023 | < 9 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-54432-1 · EPA 200.7 |
Original EPA fields for lithium, 7/11/2023, sample 380-54432-1
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| PFOSperfluorooctanesulfonic acidSampled 7/11/2023 | < 0.004 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-54432-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFOS, 7/11/2023, sample 380-54432-1
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| ADONA4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acidSampled 7/11/2023 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-54432-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for ADONA, 7/11/2023, sample 380-54432-1
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| PFDoAperfluorododecanoic acidSampled 7/11/2023 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-54432-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFDoA, 7/11/2023, sample 380-54432-1
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| PFPeSperfluoropentanesulfonic acidSampled 7/11/2023 | < 0.004 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-54432-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFPeS, 7/11/2023, sample 380-54432-1
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| NMeFOSAAN-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acidSampled 7/11/2023 | < 0.006 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-54432-1 · EPA 537.1 |
Original EPA fields for NMeFOSAA, 7/11/2023, sample 380-54432-1
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| NEtFOSAAN-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acidSampled 7/11/2023 | < 0.005 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-54432-1 · EPA 537.1 |
Original EPA fields for NEtFOSAA, 7/11/2023, sample 380-54432-1
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| HFPO-DAhexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acidSampled 7/11/2023 | < 0.005 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-54432-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for HFPO-DA, 7/11/2023, sample 380-54432-1
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| PFHpSperfluoroheptanesulfonic acidSampled 7/11/2023 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-54432-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFHpS, 7/11/2023, sample 380-54432-1
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| PFTrDAperfluorotridecanoic acidSampled 7/11/2023 | < 0.007 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-54432-1 · EPA 537.1 |
Original EPA fields for PFTrDA, 7/11/2023, sample 380-54432-1
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| NFDHAnonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acidSampled 7/11/2023 | < 0.02 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-54432-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for NFDHA, 7/11/2023, sample 380-54432-1
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| PFEESAperfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acidSampled 7/11/2023 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-54432-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFEESA, 7/11/2023, sample 380-54432-1
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| PFMBAperfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acidSampled 7/11/2023 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-54432-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFMBA, 7/11/2023, sample 380-54432-1
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| PFPeAperfluoropentanoic acidSampled 7/11/2023 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-54432-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFPeA, 7/11/2023, sample 380-54432-1
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| PFMPAperfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acidSampled 7/11/2023 | < 0.004 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-54432-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFMPA, 7/11/2023, sample 380-54432-1
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| 8:2 FTS1H,1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acidSampled 7/11/2023 | < 0.005 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-54432-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for 8:2 FTS, 7/11/2023, sample 380-54432-1
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| 4:2 FTS1H,1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acidSampled 7/11/2023 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-54432-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for 4:2 FTS, 7/11/2023, sample 380-54432-1
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| 6:2 FTS1H,1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acidSampled 7/11/2023 | < 0.005 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-54432-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for 6:2 FTS, 7/11/2023, sample 380-54432-1
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| PFBAperfluorobutanoic acidSampled 7/11/2023 | < 0.005 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-54432-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFBA, 7/11/2023, sample 380-54432-1
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| PFTAperfluorotetradecanoic acidSampled 7/11/2023 | < 0.008 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-54432-1 · EPA 537.1 |
Original EPA fields for PFTA, 7/11/2023, sample 380-54432-1
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| PFHxAperfluorohexanoic acidSampled 10/3/2023 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-65532-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFHxA, 10/3/2023, sample 380-65532-1
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| PFDAperfluorodecanoic acidSampled 10/3/2023 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-65532-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFDA, 10/3/2023, sample 380-65532-1
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| PFOAperfluorooctanoic acidSampled 10/3/2023 | < 0.004 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-65532-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFOA, 10/3/2023, sample 380-65532-1
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| PFOSperfluorooctanesulfonic acidSampled 10/3/2023 | < 0.004 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-65532-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFOS, 10/3/2023, sample 380-65532-1
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| PFNAperfluorononanoic acidSampled 10/3/2023 | < 0.004 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-65532-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFNA, 10/3/2023, sample 380-65532-1
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| PFHpAperfluoroheptanoic acidSampled 10/3/2023 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-65532-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFHpA, 10/3/2023, sample 380-65532-1
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| PFBSperfluorobutanesulfonic acidSampled 10/3/2023 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-65532-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFBS, 10/3/2023, sample 380-65532-1
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| PFHxSperfluorohexanesulfonic acidSampled 10/3/2023 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-65532-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFHxS, 10/3/2023, sample 380-65532-1
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| NMeFOSAAN-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acidSampled 10/3/2023 | < 0.006 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-65532-1 · EPA 537.1 |
Original EPA fields for NMeFOSAA, 10/3/2023, sample 380-65532-1
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| NEtFOSAAN-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acidSampled 10/3/2023 | < 0.005 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-65532-1 · EPA 537.1 |
Original EPA fields for NEtFOSAA, 10/3/2023, sample 380-65532-1
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| PFTAperfluorotetradecanoic acidSampled 10/3/2023 | < 0.008 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-65532-1 · EPA 537.1 |
Original EPA fields for PFTA, 10/3/2023, sample 380-65532-1
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| PFMPAperfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acidSampled 10/3/2023 | < 0.004 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-65532-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFMPA, 10/3/2023, sample 380-65532-1
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| PFTrDAperfluorotridecanoic acidSampled 10/3/2023 | < 0.007 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-65532-1 · EPA 537.1 |
Original EPA fields for PFTrDA, 10/3/2023, sample 380-65532-1
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| 8:2 FTS1H,1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acidSampled 10/3/2023 | < 0.005 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-65532-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for 8:2 FTS, 10/3/2023, sample 380-65532-1
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| lithiumSampled 10/3/2023 | < 9 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-65532-1 · EPA 200.7 |
Original EPA fields for lithium, 10/3/2023, sample 380-65532-1
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| PFHpSperfluoroheptanesulfonic acidSampled 10/3/2023 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-65532-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFHpS, 10/3/2023, sample 380-65532-1
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| PFPeSperfluoropentanesulfonic acidSampled 10/3/2023 | < 0.004 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-65532-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFPeS, 10/3/2023, sample 380-65532-1
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| NFDHAnonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acidSampled 10/3/2023 | < 0.02 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-65532-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for NFDHA, 10/3/2023, sample 380-65532-1
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| PFEESAperfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acidSampled 10/3/2023 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-65532-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFEESA, 10/3/2023, sample 380-65532-1
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| 4:2 FTS1H,1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acidSampled 10/3/2023 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-65532-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for 4:2 FTS, 10/3/2023, sample 380-65532-1
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| PFPeAperfluoropentanoic acidSampled 10/3/2023 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-65532-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFPeA, 10/3/2023, sample 380-65532-1
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| 11Cl-PF3OUdS11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acidSampled 10/3/2023 | < 0.005 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-65532-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for 11Cl-PF3OUdS, 10/3/2023, sample 380-65532-1
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| PFDoAperfluorododecanoic acidSampled 10/3/2023 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-65532-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFDoA, 10/3/2023, sample 380-65532-1
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| 6:2 FTS1H,1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acidSampled 10/3/2023 | < 0.005 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-65532-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for 6:2 FTS, 10/3/2023, sample 380-65532-1
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| PFBAperfluorobutanoic acidSampled 10/3/2023 | < 0.005 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-65532-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFBA, 10/3/2023, sample 380-65532-1
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| HFPO-DAhexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acidSampled 10/3/2023 | < 0.005 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-65532-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for HFPO-DA, 10/3/2023, sample 380-65532-1
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| ADONA4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acidSampled 10/3/2023 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-65532-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for ADONA, 10/3/2023, sample 380-65532-1
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| 9Cl-PF3ONS9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acidSampled 10/3/2023 | < 0.002 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-65532-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for 9Cl-PF3ONS, 10/3/2023, sample 380-65532-1
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| PFMBAperfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acidSampled 10/3/2023 | < 0.003 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-65532-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFMBA, 10/3/2023, sample 380-65532-1
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| PFUnAperfluoroundecanoic acidSampled 10/3/2023 | < 0.002 µg/LBelow reporting limit | Entry point to distribution systemSample 380-65532-1 · EPA 533 |
Original EPA fields for PFUnA, 10/3/2023, sample 380-65532-1
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About these records
EPA extract retrieved September 17, 2026. Collection dates are reproduced as listed: January 19, April 10, June 13, July 11 and October 3, 2023, and January 6, 2026. A September 25, 2026 recheck of EPA’s download confirmed the same 120 records, including 25 records dated January 6, 2026. The reason for that date is unconfirmed; we preserve it as published.
Chemical names are matched to EPA’s UCMR 5 substance list; original abbreviations remain unchanged. The extract covers 29 PFAS substances and lithium. It does not test for every PFAS compound. Original EPA fields retain the source’s identifiers, dates, units and blank result-value fields.
Sources reviewed September 17, 2026EPA monitoring data · Oregon PFAS records · Ashland’s 2025 report
Hardness & fluoride
Is Ashland’s water hard, and does it contain fluoride?
Water hardness
We haven’t verified a hardness measurement for Ashland’s treated drinking water yet. Until we do, we can’t reliably label it hard or soft or provide a value for appliance settings.
Fluoride
The July 7, 2026 state record reports fluoride as “ND” (not detected). The listed reporting limit is 0.2 mg/L. Not detected does not mean zero.
Oregon does not list Ashland among community systems that adjust fluoride. That is separate from the sample result, which describes water tested at the creek entry point.
What these records can tell you
A sample result describes the water tested at that location and date. It is not a measurement at your home or a statement of the utility’s fluoridation policy.
Oregon’s fluoride-adjustment list does not include Ashland, and the state’s Ashland treatment inventory lists no fluoridation process. We have not found an explicit city policy statement. Hardness is not estimated from sodium results, geography, or the connection to Medford’s supply.
Hardness & fluoridation sources checked September 25, 2026; sample archive reviewed September 17, 2026Oregon chemical monitoring records · Oregon fluoride-adjustment list · Ashland treatment inventory · Ashland Water Division
Regulatory history
What do Ashland’s regulatory records show?
Oregon’s five-year violation history currently displays no results for Ashland. Checked September 25, 2026; the state page lists its latest update as September 24.
This describes the records displayed in that view, not a guarantee of water quality at your tap or a complete all-time history.
Federal EPA records · a different reporting window
EPA ECHO identifies Ashland Water Department as PWSID OR4100047 and facility 110012834460. Its reviewed report labels the drinking-water summary “No Violation Identified” and lists zero quarters with noncompliance in its 12-quarter summary.
The report’s current-as-of date is March 31, 2026; its data refresh is July 9, 2026. We checked it September 25. The following quarter is marked preliminary or incomplete. These dates differ from Oregon’s five-year view above, so the two summaries are not interchangeable or an all-time violation count.
This federal snapshot does not establish present compliance or conditions at a household tap. Read Ashland’s EPA facility report
Earlier archived entry · September 17, 2026 snapshot
This entry is no longer displayed in the live five-year view. The September 25 check found no results and zero system-score points. The page does not explain why the earlier entry disappeared; we have not verified a correction, removal reason or dated resolution.
The September 17 review of Oregon’s September 16, 2026 update lists violation 903153719, facility DIST-A, group LCR, type LCR Late/Nonreporting, one analyte (Lead & Copper Rule), monitoring period January 1–June 30, 2026 and determination date July 22, 2026. The source shows Auto-RTC? Y, one unaddressed point and zero points returned to compliance.
The expanded action-history cell supplies no action date or return-to-compliance event. Auto-RTC eligibility is not evidence that this record has already returned to compliance. The separate enforcement-schedule table has no displayed rows in this snapshot. That does not establish absence of older enforcement or current compliance.
Latest reviewed sanitary survey · July 9, 2024
Oregon labels this survey “Outstanding Performer” and reports no significant deficiencies or unmet rule requirements identified for that survey. Notification was dated August 19, 2024.
A survey evaluates different requirements and a different period from the later reporting violation. It does not establish conditions today.
Past incidents and documented follow-up
June 7–10, 2019: a pump failure affected about 70 customers in the Park Estates service area, with loss of water for less than an hour. The state record says a door-to-door boil advisory was issued, service restored and the system flushed. Three coliform samples were negative, and the advisory was lifted June 10. This was a dated, localized incident, not an active citywide instruction.
August–September 2020: the state recorded 1.68 µg/L total microcystins in an August 31 raw-water sample, above the 0.3 µg/L monitoring trigger. The utility discontinued Talent Irrigation Ditch water as a precaution. The September 4 update reports a finished-water non-detect; the September 21 update reports that September 10 raw and finished samples were both non-detect. Fires, shipping problems and exceeded holding times affected other samples. A raw-source trigger exceedance must not be relabeled as a finished-water exceedance.
2019 advisory and lifting record · 2020 monitoring follow-up
Explore all 34 archived state contact records
These records include routine assistance and incident follow-up. A contact entry is not automatically a violation. Dates, narratives and associated references are preserved as printed; older entries can contain inconsistent dates or links.
07/06/2023 · Historical contact record
I received a call from Steve Walker regarding the positive coliform sample early this afternoon in the Ashland Water District's distribution system. Staff in the process of taking repeat colifom samples as required. Next steps pending repeat sample results. Steve believed the positive coliform sample was caused by lab error. Associated Alerts: TCR-525 - 07/06/2023 - COLIFORM (TCR)
09/28/2020 · Historical contact record
Ashland qualifies to discontinue entry point (EP) monitoring and return to every-two-week source monitoring since cyanotoxins were non-detect in two consecutive EP samples and less than 0.3 ug/L in two consecutive source samples. Next source sample to be collected Monday 9/28/20. DEQ lab will notify the operator of the schedule change Monday 9/28/20.
09/03/2020 · Historical contact record
Ashland's raw source water sample collected Monday 8/31/20 came back with a total microcystins result of 1.68 ug/L. This is above the trigger level of 0.3 ug/L so they are required to collect a finished water sample with 1 business day, and start weekly raw & finished cyanotoxins monitoring beginning next week. We suspect that a new seasonal source of lower quality they are using this year, the Talent Irrigation Ditch, may be the cause. As a precaution, they have discontinued use of this source. Ashland collected and shipped the finished water sample Thursday 9/3/20, so results might be available Friday 9/4/20. Update 9/4/20: finished water sample was non-detect for cyanotoxins. Update 9/10/20: 9/8 weekly samples not received by DEQ probably due to fires (and only raw, not finished sent). Ashland will resample raw and finished 9/10, freeze, and ship w/next week's samples on 9/14. Update 9/18/20: 9/10 samples arrived ok since they were frozen, but 9/14 samples exceeded 48 hour hold time; Ashland to resample raw and finished today 9/18 and send with next week's weekly samples on 9/21/20. Update 9/21/20: 9/10 raw and finished samples were both non-detect.
Jun 07, 2019 · Historical advisory
A pump went out Friday 6/7 evening. About 70 customers lost water for less than an hour. A boil advisory was issued door-to-door to the Park Estates service area. Service was restored, and the system was flushed. Friday night. 3 coliform bacteria samples were taken. Lifted 06/10/2019: coliform results were all negative. The advisory was lifted Monday morning, 6/10.
05/19/2014 · Historical contact record
SUMMARY: Completed SRF Capacity Assessment report DETAILS: Completed SRF capacity assessment report for TAP pipeline project. ACTION NEEDED: None.
11/17/2009 · Historical contact record
SUMMARY: Violation 3153711 was incurred as a result of failure to submit third quarter DBP samples on-time. DETAILS: Water Quality Technician Larry Elliott was notified that the four required third quarter DBP sample results were received four days late. ACTION NEEDED: No additional action is needed at this time.
08/17/2007 · Historical contact record
SUMMARY: Positive routine total coliform. DETAILS: System experienced one total coliform positive result on 8/8/07. Three repeat samples were negative. City takes 20 or more samples per month. ACTION NEEDED: None.
08/15/2007 · Historical contact record
SUMMARY: positive TC DETAILS: One routine sample, dated 8/13, tested positive for total coliform. System is required to take 20 samples per month, and usually submits more. At the time of this alert, only 6 of the monthly samples had been noted in SDWIS. ACTION NEEDED: None yet. Monitor the rest of this months results to see if a violation occurs.
11/01/2006 · Historical contact record
SUMMARY: Zero chlorine residual on routine bacti test DETAILS: Lab slip for routine bacti on 10/24/06 showed zero chlorine residual. No coliforms present. ACTION NEEDED: Wrote letter to system reminding them that a detectable free chlorine residual must be maintained throughout the distribution system at all times.
03/01/2006 · Historical contact record
SUMMARY: Small Water System Training Course DETAILS: Joan Heiken
07/06/2005 · Historical contact record
SUMMARY: Emergency Response Plan DETAILS: Contacted operator after receiving a list on non-compliant EPA systems from EPA. System stated they had complied, and forwarded this paperwork to me as proof. ACTION NEEDED: N/A
05/25/2005 · Historical contact record
01/22/2003 · Historical contact record
DETAILS: B RIGWOOD / G WAUN from the state completed the assistance action on 01/22/2003. . The SeqKey from the SWS database is -199974241 ACTION NEEDED: N/A
12/11/2002 · Historical contact record
SUMMARY: MCL L & C DETAILS: S CURRY from the state completed the assistance action on 12/11/2002. . The SeqKey from the SWS database is -199974843 ACTION NEEDED: N/A
12/05/2002 · Historical contact record
SUMMARY: MCL L & C DETAILS: S CURRY from the state completed the assistance action on 12/05/2002. . The SeqKey from the SWS database is -199974972 ACTION NEEDED: N/A
08/24/1999 · Historical contact record
DETAILS: S CURRY from the state completed the assistance action on 08/24/1999. ROUTINE WTP VISIT. The SeqKey from the SWS database is -199982611 ACTION NEEDED: N/A Associated Violations: Viol #903089928, 10/01/2025 - 12/31/2025: RAD - Chemical Late/Nonreporting Viol #903089873, 07/01/2025 - 09/30/2025: RAD - Chemical Late/Nonreporting Viol #903089870, 04/01/2025 - 06/30/2025: RAD - Chemical Late/Nonreporting See also: 10/30/2025 Viol #903089877, 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2025: NO3 - Chemical Late/Nonreporting Viol #903089898, 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2025: VOC - Chemical Late/Nonreporting Viol #903089927, 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2025: SOC - Chemical Late/Nonreporting
07/22/1997 · Historical contact record
DETAILS: JOHN MANWARING from the county completed the assistance action on 07/22/1997. ANNEX 531 & 537 TO CITY. The SeqKey from the SWS database is -199988128 ACTION NEEDED: N/A
01/14/1997 · Historical contact record
DETAILS: CURRY from the state completed the assistance action on 01/14/1997. WTP BACK IN SERVICE. The SeqKey from the SWS database is -199991529 ACTION NEEDED: N/A Associated Violations: Viol #903404383, 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2023: NO3 - Chemical Late/Nonreporting
01/13/1997 · Historical contact record
DETAILS: CHARBONNEAU from the state completed the assistance action on 01/13/1997. BOIL WATER REXCINDED. The SeqKey from the SWS database is -199991363 ACTION NEEDED: N/A
01/08/1997 · Historical contact record
DETAILS: CHARBONNEAU from the state completed the assistance action on 01/08/1997. FLOOD. The SeqKey from the SWS database is -199991364 ACTION NEEDED: N/A
01/04/1997 · Historical contact record
DETAILS: MANWARRING from the county completed the assistance action on 01/04/1997. FLOOD. The SeqKey from the SWS database is -199991247 ACTION NEEDED: N/A
12/31/1996 · Historical contact record
DETAILS: STEVENS/MANWARING from the county completed the assistance action on 12/31/1996. FLOOD. The SeqKey from the SWS database is -199991227 ACTION NEEDED: N/A
12/04/1996 · Historical contact record
DETAILS: ALVEY from the state completed the assistance action on 12/04/1996. WTP CLASSIFICAITON-UPGRADE TO 3. The SeqKey from the SWS database is -199991801 ACTION NEEDED: N/A
09/19/1996 · Historical contact record
DETAILS: GRIMM from the state completed the assistance action on 09/19/1996. PSW. The SeqKey from the SWS database is -199992289 ACTION NEEDED: N/A
05/21/1996 · Historical contact record
DETAILS: P MEYER from the state completed the assistance action on 05/21/1996. PHONE NUMBERS MIXED UP. The SeqKey from the SWS database is -199993060 ACTION NEEDED: N/A
04/05/1995 · Historical contact record
DETAILS: JOHN MANWARING from the county completed the assistance action on 04/05/1995. brown water. The SeqKey from the SWS database is -199995582 ACTION NEEDED: N/A
10/31/1994 · Historical contact record
DETAILS: GARY STEVENS from the county completed the assistance action on 10/31/1994. . The SeqKey from the SWS database is -199997011 ACTION NEEDED: N/A
04/28/1994 · Historical contact record
DETAILS: TOM CHARBONNEAU from the state completed the assistance action on 04/28/1994. . The SeqKey from the SWS database is -200000720 ACTION NEEDED: N/A
09/02/1993 · Historical contact record
DETAILS: BRETT THOMAS from the county completed the assistance action on 09/02/1993. . The SeqKey from the SWS database is -200001315 ACTION NEEDED: N/A
07/06/1992 · Historical contact record
DETAILS: BRETT THOMAS from the county completed the assistance action on 07/06/1992. . The SeqKey from the SWS database is -200004239 ACTION NEEDED: N/A
07/02/1992 · Historical contact record
DETAILS: JOHN MANWARING from the county completed the assistance action on 07/02/1992. . The SeqKey from the SWS database is -200004240 ACTION NEEDED: N/A
11/30/1990 · Historical contact record
DETAILS: SCOTT CURRY from the state completed the assistance action on 11/30/1990. . The SeqKey from the SWS database is -200006757 ACTION NEEDED: N/A Associated Violations: Viol #, - : -
04/11/1986 · Historical contact record
DETAILS: TOM CHARBONNEAU/DAVE LELAND from the state completed the assistance action on 04/11/1986. . The SeqKey from the SWS database is -200009228 ACTION NEEDED: N/A
10/10/1961 · Historical contact record
SUMMARY: High HAA5 result DETAILS: Routine DBP monitoring showed high levels (0.09 ppm highest) of HAA5 during May 2010 sampling. MCL = 0.06, and running annual average is currently 0.054. System is aware of situation and consulting with engineers. ACTION NEEDED: None Associated Alerts: CHEM4134 - 06/10/2010 - TOTAL HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAA5) CHEM4134 - 06/10/2010 - TOTAL HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAA5) CHEM4134 - 06/10/2010 - TOTAL HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAA5) CHEM4134 - 06/10/2010 - TOTAL HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAA5)
Sources checked September 25, 2026 · Earlier violation snapshot: September 17 · Not live notice tracking.Oregon violation records · Enforcement schedules · Check official updates
Infrastructure & improvements
What is Ashland changing about its water system?
Ashland is developing a replacement for its water treatment plant. The city’s latest dated update, August 26, 2026, says a constructability review—checking how the project will be built—is underway.
Why replace the plant?
The existing plant was built in 1948. Ashland identifies its age, steep canyon location and exposure to fire, flooding, landslides and earthquakes as reasons for replacement.
The city also wants greater ability to treat changes in source water, including algal toxins. These are the city’s reasons for investing in a new plant; they do not establish a current water-quality problem.
What’s the construction timeline?
The project page anticipates construction starting in winter 2026 and taking approximately three years.
These are planning estimates. The reviewed updates do not confirm that main plant construction has started or give a confirmed opening date.
Recent project milestones
- August 26, 2026
- The city reports that constructability review is underway.
- July 28, 2026
- Permitting for East and West Forks water-treatment-line rehabilitation was progressing slowly across multiple agencies. The city reported selecting West Yost as its owner’s representative and negotiating the first phase of work.
- January 2026
- The offsite culvert replacement was described as nearly complete after six months of construction. That supporting project is separate from construction of the replacement treatment plant.
For trail access and construction impacts, use the city’s dated project notices. An earlier reopening estimate does not establish present access.
The network beyond the treatment plant
Ashland’s Water Division describes more than 70 miles of water lines, five pump stations, 29 pressure-reducing stations and 1,308 fire hydrants, serving more than 9,795 individual services and meters.
Distribution crews install services and water mains and maintain and repair the existing network. These city-published totals describe the system’s scale; they are not a real-time asset count or a measure of water quality.
Sources checked September 25, 2026 · Latest dated project update: August 26, 2026Treatment-plant project · Ashland Water Division
Seasonal supply & conservation
How does Ashland manage seasonal water demand?
Ashland supplements its reservoir supply during periods of seasonal demand. Residents can reduce water use through weather-based watering guidance, free efficiency checkups and conservation rebates.
Adjust outdoor watering
Ashland recommends watering early or late, fixing leaks and reducing irrigation as cooler weather lowers plants’ water needs.
The city’s watering guide uses local weather and plant needs, with different recommendations for different sprinkler types. Use the guide’s weekly total rather than treating it as a daily runtime.
Get help using less water
The city offers free water-efficiency checkups year-round, covering sprinklers, indoor fixtures or both. These can help with suspected leaks, unexpected water use or irrigation settings.
Conservation programs also include rebates for lawn replacement, efficient toilets and smart irrigation controllers. Check the city’s program requirements before purchasing.
Supply changes reported during summer 2026
In its 2026 update reporting the August 18 end of Talent Irrigation District supplementation, the city describes a supply mix of 60% Reeder Reservoir and 40% Medford water through TAP. This is a dated operating update, not a live reading or the supply mix at an individual home.
- June 16
- The city began using TAP supply; its update reports approximately 2.1 million gallons per day.
- June 25
- The city began pumping Talent Irrigation District water to the treatment plant to supplement the drinking-water supply.
- August 18
- The city stopped TID supplementation. The reviewed update reports Reeder Reservoir and TAP as the two remaining sources.
TAP is the Talent–Ashland–Phoenix connection carrying Medford water. TID is Talent Irrigation District; these are different supplies. This timeline records the city’s 2026 statements, not a fixed annual operating schedule.
Conservation advice and mandatory restrictions are different
A weekly watering recommendation helps schedule irrigation. It does not, by itself, establish a mandatory restriction. A reservoir level also does not tell you which restrictions apply.
This section does not track live restriction status. Follow any current instructions issued by the city.
Sources checked September 25, 2026 · Supply dates refer to the city’s 2026 updateSeasonal supply update · Watering guidance · Conservation programs
Customer help
Where can I get help with service, bills, or testing?
Contact the Water Division for water-service questions and Utility Customer Service for your account or bill. These are separate city teams. For a test of your own tap, see the local laboratory options below.
Water service & quality questions
For questions about the water system or a service concern, start with Ashland’s Water Division.
Bills, accounts & shutoff questions
Utility Customer Service handles account and billing questions. The city recommends email for routine questions; if service has been shut off, call and follow the prompts.
Call 541-488-6004
Email Utility Customer Service
Account services and payment options
Need help paying? Explore payment plans and assistance
Help paying a utility bill
Year-round discount: Ashland offers income-qualified households 30% off electric, water, and sewer charges, up to $800 per year across those services. Household income must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level; use the city’s published household-size limits when applying.
Applications stay open year-round. Approved discounts end June 30 or when the cap is reached. Apply again each year; current recipients should reapply in June to avoid a gap.
Have your utility account number, household size, and income documentation ready. The form gives SNAP or Oregon Health Plan documents as examples and requests income verification for household members above age 16. Redact sensitive information as the city instructs.
Apply for the year-round discount
One-time assistance: The city states that the account must be no more than $100 past due, the household must meet this program’s separate income limits, and this funding must not have been received within the previous 12 months. Awards depend on available funding.
Apply for one-time assistance · Check program income limits
Need a payment arrangement? Request a payment plan. If service has already been shut off, call 541-488-6004 and follow the prompts. An application is not approval or a guarantee that disconnection is paused.
Test your own tap · local lab, prices & kits
A household sample answers a different question from Ashland’s system monitoring. Neilson Research Corporation (NRC Labs) publishes residential testing services at 245 South Grape Street, Medford; call 541-770-5678. Its posted hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
NRC provides sampling kits and collection instructions. Arrange the appropriate bottles before collecting water and follow the instructions for the particular test. A sample represents its collection location and time.
- Plumbing Toxicity Package — $210
- The lab lists lead, copper, hardness, cadmium, chromium, conductivity, iron, nickel, pH, and zinc, with results in five business days.
- Top 35 package — $325
- The broader published panel includes lead, copper, hardness, calcium, magnesium, and other characteristics, with results in five business days.
These are the lab’s advertised package prices, checked September 25, 2026, not a recommendation that every household needs either package. Individual lead, copper, or hardness prices and any collection or shipping charges have not yet been verified.
NRC packages and prices · Sampling kits and testing questions · Medford lab contact details
NRC posts Oregon certificate OR100016-034, effective July 7–December 23, 2026. Its accompanying scope includes drinking-water lead and copper by EPA Method 200.8. Accreditation applies to the listed methods and can change. Posted certificate and scope · Oregon accreditation search
Start, stop, or pay for utility service
Pay your bill or access your account. Online and phone payments require your account and customer numbers.
Apply to start service. The city describes a deposit or utility letter-of-credit requirement. Its form lists available connection days and a 1 p.m. cutoff for same-day orders.
Request service disconnection. Moving out does not automatically end your account; submit a request to the city.
Questions about the annual water quality report
The city names Water Treatment Plant Operator Alistair Andre as the contact for report questions.
Call 541-488-5345 · Email Alistair Andre
You can also read the extracted results here or explore earlier reports.
The annual report includes a Spanish notice inviting readers to request translation or help reading it, and says paper copies are available on request. We have not verified a complete Spanish report or an accessibility certification. Ask the Water Division for the format or language help you need. Read the original 2025 report.
Contact information checked September 25, 2026Ashland Water Division · Utility Customer Service
Water rates
What does Ashland charge for water?
Your water charge combines a monthly account charge, a meter charge and charges for the water you use. The schedule below applies July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027. Residential usage rates differ between May–October and November–April.
Fixed monthly charges
The account charge is $19.25 per month. A separate charge applies to each meter: $18.15 for a ¾-inch meter or $23.48 for a 1-inch meter, for example.
These charges do not include water consumption. The listed rates are for service inside city limits; the schedule applies a 1.5× multiplier to water rates and charges outside city limits.
Water use & other fees
Usage is billed in cubic feet (cf); the city equates one cubic foot to 7.48 gallons. The applicable rate depends on service type, usage tier and season.
A separate wildfire-risk-reduction fee also appears on the water bill: the city lists $7.20 for a ¾-inch or 1-inch meter. Other utility services and applicable charges can make the full bill higher.
Residential usage charges below apply per dwelling unit, inside city limits. Prices are per cubic foot (cf), in addition to fixed charges and applicable fees.
May–October
| Usage per billing cycle | Price per cubic foot |
|---|---|
| 0-300 cf per cycle | $0.0324 |
| 301 to 1,000 cf per cycle | $0.0438 |
| 1,001 to 2,500 cf per cycle | $0.0637 |
| 2,501 to 3,600 cf per cycle | $0.0979 |
| Over 3,600 cf per cycle | $0.1553 |
November–April
| Usage per billing cycle | Price per cubic foot |
|---|---|
| 0-500 cf per cycle | $0.0324 |
| 501 to 1,000 cf per cycle | $0.0438 |
| 1,001 to 2,500 cf per cycle | $0.0637 |
| Over 2,500 cf per cycle | $0.0979 |
Compare residential rates · July 2025 and July 2026
Rates below are dollars per cubic foot, per dwelling unit. July 2025 values are historical comparison columns printed in the same schedule.
Residential per dwelling unit, November–April; dollars per cubic foot
| Charge or usage tier | July 2025 (historical) | July 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 0-500 cf per cycle | $0.0285 | $0.0324 |
| 501 to 1,000 cf per cycle | $0.0385 | $0.0438 |
| 1,001 to 2,500 cf per cycle | $0.0560 | $0.0637 |
| Over 2,500 cf per cycle | $0.0860 | $0.0979 |
Residential per dwelling unit, May–October; dollars per cubic foot
| Charge or usage tier | July 2025 (historical) | July 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 0-300 cf per cycle | $0.0285 | $0.0324 |
| 301 to 1,000 cf per cycle | $0.0385 | $0.0438 |
| 1,001 to 2,500 cf per cycle | $0.0560 | $0.0637 |
| 2,501 to 3,600 cf per cycle | $0.0860 | $0.0979 |
| Over 3,600 cf per cycle | $0.1365 | $0.1553 |
Account and meter charges · all meter sizes
Customer charge per account, monthly
| Charge or usage tier | July 2025 (historical) | July 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Per month | $16.50 | $19.25 |
Meter charge per meter, monthly; consumption additional
| Charge or usage tier | July 2025 (historical) | July 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.75” and Fire Guard meters | $15.95 | $18.15 |
| 1” meter | $18.63 | $23.48 |
| 1.5” meter | $71.50 | $76.13 |
| 2” meter | $113.73 | $121.25 |
| 3” meter | $225.87 | $238.15 |
| 4” meter | $360.81 | $383.58 |
| 6” meter | $711.65 | $758.60 |
| 8” meter | $1,129.78 | $1,206.19 |
Irrigation, commercial and other service rates
These service categories have their own rates. TID irrigation is distinct from treated drinking-water service.
Residential irrigation, November–April; dollars per cubic foot
| Charge or usage tier | July 2025 (historical) | July 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 0-1000 cf per cycle | $0.0385 | $0.0438 |
| 1,001-2500 cf per cycle | $0.0560 | $0.0637 |
| over 2,500 cf per cycle | $0.0860 | $0.0979 |
Residential irrigation, May–October; dollars per cubic foot
| Charge or usage tier | July 2025 (historical) | July 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 1,000 cf per cycle | $0.0385 | $0.0438 |
| 1,001 to 2,500 cf per cycle | $0.0560 | $0.0637 |
| 2,501 to 3,600 cf per cycle | $0.0860 | $0.0979 |
| Over 3,600 cf per cycle | $0.1365 | $0.1553 |
Commercial, less than 2-inch meter; dollars per cubic foot
| Charge or usage tier | July 2025 (historical) | July 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2,500 cf per cycle | $0.0385 | $0.0438 |
| > 2,500 cf per cycle | $0.0560 | $0.0637 |
Commercial, 2-inch or larger meter; dollars per cubic foot
| Charge or usage tier | July 2025 (historical) | July 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 0-15,000 cf per cycle | $0.0385 | $0.0438 |
| > 15,000 cf per cycle | $0.0560 | $0.0637 |
Institutional (governmental and municipal); dollars per cubic foot
| Charge or usage tier | July 2025 (historical) | July 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Per cubic foot | $0.0412 | $0.0469 |
Commercial and institutional irrigation; dollars per cubic foot
| Charge or usage tier | July 2025 (historical) | July 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| November to April | $0.0356 | $0.0405 |
| May to October | $0.0597 | $0.0679 |
TID unmetered irrigation; seasonal charge
| Charge or usage tier | July 2025 (historical) | July 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Per season, per acre or portion of acre | $284.16 | $293.82 |
TID metered irrigation; monthly meter replacement and quantity charge per cubic foot
| Charge or usage tier | July 2025 (historical) | July 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.75” meter | $1.37 | $1.53 |
| 1” meter | $2.26 | $2.72 |
| 1.5” meter | $3.04 | $3.22 |
| 2” meter | $4.09 | $4.33 |
| 3” meter | $8.68 | $9.10 |
| 4” meter | $19.01 | $20.09 |
| 6” meter | $26.43 | $28.00 |
| 8” meter | $31.93 | $33.87 |
| Quantity Charge | $0.0030 | $0.0031 |
Fire protection service; fixed charges and quantity charge per cubic foot
| Charge or usage tier | July 2025 (historical) | July 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Charge, if applicable | $16.50 | $19.25 |
| Meter Replacement Charge | $1.37 | $1.53 |
| Meter Charge | $15.95 | $18.10 |
| Quantity Charge | $0.0385 | $0.0438 |
| Unmetered Fire Protection Service | $15.95 | $19.25 |
Bulk water; temporary hydrant meter
| Charge or usage tier | July 2025 (historical) | July 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit* | $2,494.50 | $2,494.50 |
| Basic Fee | $314.96 | $314.96 |
| Quantity Charge | $0.0389 | $0.0389 |
Wildfire-risk-reduction fees · all meter sizes
Separate fee listed on the city’s Water Rates page, checked September 25, 2026
| Meter size | Listed fee |
|---|---|
| ¾-inch and 1-inch | $7.20 |
| 1½-inch | $19.70 |
| 2-inch | $28.90 |
| 3-inch | $53.65 |
| 4-inch | $81.50 |
| 6-inch | $158.90 |
| 8-inch | $251.75 |
How to read this schedule
Schedule title: July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027; Council June 2025. Both printed year columns are preserved. All water service is subject to Ashland Municipal Code Chapter 14.04.
The minimum monthly bill is the customer charge plus meter charge, quantity charge if applicable, and miscellaneous charges if applicable. Charges are due upon receipt. One customer charge applies per account regardless of meter count; meter charges exclude consumption.
Outside city limits, all water rates and charges are 1.5 times the corresponding inside-city rates. This billing rule does not establish which utility serves an address.
TID meter-replacement charges apply every month regardless of consumption. TID irrigation is distinct from treated drinking-water service.
The fire-protection table prints $18.10 for the July 2026 meter charge, while the general 0.75-inch/Fire Guard row prints $18.15. These separate source values are preserved; ask Utility Billing which service category applies.
Bulk water is temporary supply through a hydrant meter. Its deposit is refundable less the basic fee, quantity charge and damage to the city meter, valve, wrench or hydrant. The schedule does not print a unit beside its bulk quantity-charge row; the schedule’s general quantity-charge rule uses cubic feet.
The wildfire-risk-reduction fee comes from the city’s rate webpage and is shown separately from the two-page water-rate schedule. This section is not a personalized bill estimate.
Need help with a bill? Find billing contacts and assistance.
Sources checked September 25, 2026 · Schedule effective July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027City water rates · Original rate schedule
Oversight & public participation
Who runs the water system?
Ashland’s Water Division, part of Public Works, operates the city’s water system. City Council decisions include water-project planning and financing. Residents can follow those decisions through meeting agendas, recordings and public comments.
Follow Council decisions
Regular business meetings are scheduled for 6 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at Council Chambers, 1175 E Main Street.
Agendas are published no later than the preceding Friday. Check the meeting agenda for changes and to see whether a water-related item is scheduled.
Share a public comment
To speak in person, complete the Speaker Request Form available at the meeting.
For electronic participation or advance written comments, submit the city’s online Public Comment form by 10 a.m. on the meeting day. Specify whether you want to speak electronically or provide written comments.
Public testimony becomes part of the official record.
Study sessions and participation questions
Study sessions are scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on the Monday before each business meeting, also at Council Chambers. The city welcomes comments on agenda items at study sessions, and on agenda items and public-forum topics at business meetings.
For participation questions, contact the City Recorder’s Office: 541-488-5307 or [email protected].
For an individual service or billing problem, use the water-service and billing contacts.
Sources checked September 25, 2026 · Check the current agenda before attendingCouncil meeting and participation information · Water Division · Water-project decisions
Sources, coverage & corrections
Where does this information come from?
This page brings together Ashland’s reports, Oregon’s drinking-water records and EPA monitoring data. Each section links to its supporting sources and gives a review date. A review date tells you when we checked a source—not when the water was sampled.
- Annual water quality reports
- Ashland’s annual reports summarize sampling results and explain the system’s water sources and treatment. Explore the report archive.
- Oregon monitoring records
- State records provide individual sample results, monitoring-period summaries and regulatory history. Explore the latest results.
- EPA monitoring records
- EPA’s UCMR 5 records provide substance-level monitoring results and reporting limits. Explore EPA monitoring results.
- City operations and public services
- City pages and documents provide project updates, seasonal supply information, rates, contacts and meeting instructions.
Found an error or a newer official source? Suggest a correction. Include the section, what needs changing, and an official source link if you have one. This mailbox is for editorial updates, not urgent water-service problems.
What is missing from the archive?
The September 17 report review did not locate the 2021 or 2024 annual reports, and legacy links for 2012–2020 were inaccessible. That does not mean those reports were never issued.
We have not verified a hardness measurement for Ashland’s treated drinking water or a suitable paired calcium-and-magnesium sample from which to calculate one. Creek and river measurements are not substituted for treated-water results.
The extracted tables and supporting notes do not establish complete coverage of every report section or every record held by an agency. We track missing information and unresolved source questions for follow-up.
How we handle values, dates and source differences
The 2025 report explains that contaminant presence does not necessarily indicate a health risk and directs vulnerable readers to health-care providers and the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). Its two different Council meeting times are historical source text; the participation section uses the city’s current meeting instructions.
We retain the reported units, sampling dates, source attribution and original fields. Where a comparison needs a unit conversion, the original value and unit remain available. “Not detected” and “below the reporting limit” are not recorded as zero.
Report year, sample date and source-review date describe different things. A value from one sample is not interchangeable with a period average or 90th-percentile result.
When sources disagree or an entry changes, we keep the dated evidence and explain what remains unverified in the relevant section. We do not silently choose a preferred value or infer a regulatory resolution.
Historical system records do not establish current conditions at an individual tap. For current instructions, use the official utility or agency notices linked throughout this page.
Archive coverage and review dates
The Oregon dataset contains 10,371 individual records, plus separately presented monitoring-period summaries. It was checked September 25, 2026. Raw-water, finished-water and sampling-location fields remain available with the records.
The EPA extract contains 116 PFAS results and four lithium results for Ashland’s system ID. These are separate from the annual report’s grouped statement.
The annual-report archive covers 2022, 2023 and 2025. Ashland and Medford results remain separately attributed.
Annual-report extraction was reviewed September 17, 2026. The archive currently contains these three reports:
The EPA extract was retrieved September 17 and rechecked September 25 without a change to the downloaded data. Source-listed sample dates remain as printed. Other sections carry their own review dates; there is no single sample date for this page.
Current notices and service updates
This page is a dated guide, not a live notice feed. Check the official destinations for current instructions about advisories, service changes, or emergencies. An empty search result does not establish that no notice exists.
Coverage summary checked September 25, 2026Ashland Water Division · Oregon system records · EPA monitoring data