Health Information
There are many possible contaminants of drinking water. The State of Oregon has strict guidelines that all public and community water systems must comply with. On the other hand, once a private well has passed the Domestic Well regulations upon sale of property there are no further laws and ordinances a well owner must follow. The following compounds are possible contaminants of private wells with a description of health, safety, and aesthetic concerns. Click on each compound name to download pdf-format health information materials provided by the State of Oregon.
More information on public water system safety and other topics can be found at the Oregon Public Health Division website.