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Klamath Falls, OR Tap Water Quality 2026

Water quality report for Klamath Falls, OR — PFAS, lead and copper results, violation history and state inspection findings from EPA SDWIS.

A look at Klamath Falls's drinking water using EPA enforcement records: violations, lead and copper results, PFAS sampling and state inspection findings.

Main Utility: Klamath Falls Water Dept PWSID: OR4100443 Updated: 2026 Q2
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PFAS above the federal limit at 1 of 6 sampling points

Lead was not detected and no violations are open. However, PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 1 of 6 sampling points, running as high as 1.78 times the limit.

B

Klamath Falls earns a B for water quality

Graded on violations, lead, and PFAS, with state inspection findings.

Lead: not detected
PFAS above the federal limit at 1 of 6 sampling points
202 violations since 2015, 0 health-based
No violations currently open
Klamath Falls's lead level vs. all Oregon community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: Not detected — 0% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than % of Oregon utilities
Population Served
19898
~16400 connections
Water Source
Groundwater
Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Active Violations
0
202 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
0% of EPA action level
Not detected
Action level: 15 ppb
Lead was not detected at the 90th percentile — the result fell below the laboratory detection limit. That is not the same as an absence of lead in every tap, and older homes with lead service lines can still show higher readings.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2025 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2024 Resolved
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2024 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2023 Resolved
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.07 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.07 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
Xylenes, Total MONITORING AND REPORTING — 10 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
DICHLOROMETHANE MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.005 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
o-Dichlorobenzene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.6 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
p-Dichlorobenzene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.075 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
Vinyl chloride MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.002 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
1,1-Dichloroethylene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.007 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.1 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
1,2-Dichloroethane MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.005 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
1,1,1-Trichloroethane MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.2 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
Carbon tetrachloride MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.005 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
1,2-Dichloropropane MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.005 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
Trichloroethylene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.005 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
1,1,2-Trichloroethane MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.005 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
Tetrachloroethylene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.005 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
CHLOROBENZENE MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.1 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
Benzene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.005 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
Toluene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 1 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
Ethylbenzene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.7 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
Styrene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.1 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
Endrin MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.002 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
BHC-GAMMA MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.0002 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
Methoxychlor MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.04 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
Toxaphene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.003 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
Dalapon MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.2 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
Diquat MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.02 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
Endothall MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.1 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
Glyphosate MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.7 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.4 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
OXAMYL MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.2 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
Simazine MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.004 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.006 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
Picloram MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.5 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
Dinoseb MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.007 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.05 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
Carbofuran MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.04 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
Atrazine MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.003 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
LASSO MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2023–2025 Archived
Heptachlor MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.0004 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
Heptachlor epoxide MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.0002 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
2,4-D MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.07 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
2,4,5-TP MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.05 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
HEXACHLOROBENZENE MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.001 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
Benzo(a)pyrene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.0002 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
Pentachlorophenol MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.001 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.0005 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.0002 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.00005 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
Chlordane MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.002 mg/L 2023–2025 Archived
Endrin MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.002 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
BHC-GAMMA MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.0002 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Methoxychlor MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.04 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Toxaphene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.003 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Dalapon MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.2 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Diquat MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.02 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Endothall MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.1 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Glyphosate MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.7 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.4 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
OXAMYL MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.2 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Simazine MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.004 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.006 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Picloram MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.5 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Dinoseb MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.007 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.05 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Carbofuran MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.04 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Atrazine MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.003 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
LASSO MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2023–2025 Resolved
Heptachlor MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.0004 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Heptachlor epoxide MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.0002 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
2,4-D MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.07 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
2,4,5-TP MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.05 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
HEXACHLOROBENZENE MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.001 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Benzo(a)pyrene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.0002 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Pentachlorophenol MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.001 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.0005 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.0002 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.00005 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Chlordane MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.002 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Endrin MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.002 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
BHC-GAMMA MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.0002 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Methoxychlor MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.04 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Toxaphene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.003 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Dalapon MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.2 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Diquat MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.02 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Endothall MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.1 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Glyphosate MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.7 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.4 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
OXAMYL MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.2 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Simazine MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.004 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.006 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Picloram MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.5 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Dinoseb MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.007 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.05 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Carbofuran MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.04 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Atrazine MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.003 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
LASSO MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2023–2025 Resolved
Heptachlor MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.0004 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Heptachlor epoxide MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.0002 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
2,4-D MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.07 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
2,4,5-TP MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.05 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
HEXACHLOROBENZENE MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.001 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Benzo(a)pyrene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.0002 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Pentachlorophenol MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.001 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.0005 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.0002 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.00005 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Chlordane MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.002 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Endrin MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.002 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
BHC-GAMMA MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.0002 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Methoxychlor MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.04 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Toxaphene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.003 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Dalapon MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.2 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Diquat MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.02 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Endothall MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.1 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Glyphosate MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.7 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.4 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
OXAMYL MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.2 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Simazine MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.004 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.006 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Picloram MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.5 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Dinoseb MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.007 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.05 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Carbofuran MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.04 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Atrazine MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.003 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
LASSO MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2023–2025 Resolved
Heptachlor MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.0004 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Heptachlor epoxide MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.0002 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
2,4-D MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.07 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
2,4,5-TP MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.05 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
HEXACHLOROBENZENE MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.001 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Benzo(a)pyrene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.0002 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Pentachlorophenol MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.001 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.0005 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.0002 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.00005 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Chlordane MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.002 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Endrin MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.002 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
BHC-GAMMA MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.0002 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Methoxychlor MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.04 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Toxaphene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.003 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Dalapon MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.2 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Diquat MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.02 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Endothall MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.1 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Glyphosate MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.7 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.4 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
OXAMYL MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.2 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Simazine MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.004 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.006 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Picloram MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.5 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Dinoseb MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.007 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.05 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Carbofuran MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.04 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Atrazine MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.003 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
LASSO MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2023–2025 Resolved
Heptachlor MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.0004 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Heptachlor epoxide MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.0002 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
2,4-D MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.07 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
2,4,5-TP MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.05 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
HEXACHLOROBENZENE MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.001 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Benzo(a)pyrene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.0002 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Pentachlorophenol MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.001 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.0005 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.0002 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.00005 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Chlordane MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.002 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Endrin MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.002 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
BHC-GAMMA MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.0002 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Methoxychlor MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.04 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Toxaphene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.003 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Dalapon MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.2 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Diquat MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.02 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Endothall MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.1 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Glyphosate MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.7 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.4 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
OXAMYL MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.2 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Simazine MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.004 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.006 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Picloram MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.5 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Dinoseb MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.007 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.05 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Carbofuran MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.04 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Atrazine MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.003 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
LASSO MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2023–2025 Resolved
Heptachlor MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.0004 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Heptachlor epoxide MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.0002 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
2,4-D MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.07 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
2,4,5-TP MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.05 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
HEXACHLOROBENZENE MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.001 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Benzo(a)pyrene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.0002 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Pentachlorophenol MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.001 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.0005 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.0002 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.00005 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Chlordane MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.002 mg/L 2023–2025 Resolved
Lead and Copper Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2020 Resolved
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2019 Resolved
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2018 Resolved
Understanding violation types MCL violations mean a contaminant exceeded the federal maximum limit — the most serious type.
TT (Treatment Technique) violations mean required treatment procedures weren't followed, but don't necessarily mean contamination occurred.

Violation History

202 violations are on record since 2015, of which 0 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility Klamath Falls Water Dept
PWSID OR4100443
Water source Groundwater — Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Population served 19,898
Service connections 16,400
Systems serving this area 2
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Klamath Falls tap water safe to drink? ▼
It meets most federal standards, but PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 1 of 6 sampling points. No violations are currently open.
Does Klamath Falls water have PFAS? ▼
Yes. PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 1 of 6 sampling points, running as high as 1.78 times the limit. Limits are enforced on a running annual average at each sampling point, not on a single sample.
Who supplies water to Klamath Falls? ▼
Klamath Falls Water Dept (PWSID OR4100443), one of 2 systems serving this area. Groundwater. Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2024-07-24. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Klamath Falls Residents Do?

1
Consider a reverse-osmosis filter
Reverse osmosis removes more than 95% of PFAS. Standard carbon pitchers do not.
2
Check for a lead service line
Lead reaches tap water mainly through service lines and household plumbing. Suppliers now publish an inventory identifying lead lines.
3
Flush before drinking
If water has sat in pipes more than six hours, run the cold tap for two minutes before drinking or cooking.

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