BEND, Oregon Tap Water Quality

133,569 people served · 42 water systems

Poor

BEND, Oregon is a mid-sized community with 133,569 residents served by 42 distinct public water systems. Water service covers ZIP codes 97701, 97702, 97703, 97707, 97708, 97709.

BEND has a notable pattern of EPA health-based violations across multiple compliance periods. Filtered water is a reasonable precaution while the utility implements long-term corrective action.

EPA reporting identifies Lead and Coliform Bacteria among the regulated contaminants associated with BEND's recent health-based violations. Each contaminant has different sources, health implications, and recommended mitigation steps — links to the full EPA reference for each are listed alongside the violation history below.

Last updated: 2026-05-18 · Source: EPA SDWIS

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Centered on ZIP-code centroids of water systems serving this city.

ZIP Codes Served

97701 97702 97703 97707 97708 97709

Health-Based Violations (Last 5 Years)

EPA Maximum Contaminant Level exceedances reported by water systems serving BEND. Each entry explains the contaminant, the health risk, and recommended precautions, and links to a full guide.

Coliform Bacteriamicrobial

EPA Code 8000 · Maximum Contaminant Level Exceedance · Treatment Technique Violation

violations

EPA Limit

0 per 100 mL presence/absence

Last Reading

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First Reported

Jul 2021

Most Recent

Aug 2025

What this violation means

Total coliform bacteria are themselves usually harmless, but their presence signals that the water distribution system has a vulnerability — typically a cracked pipe, loss of pressure, or back-siphonage — that could allow disease-causing pathogens to enter. Repeated coliform-positive samples trigger mandatory utility investigation.

Recommended precautions

→If your utility issues a boil-water advisory, boil all drinking and cooking water for at least one minute.
→Use bottled water until the advisory is lifted.
→Ice from icemakers and beverages made before the advisory should be discarded.
→UV light and chlorination both kill coliform bacteria — most home filters do not.

Read the complete guide to Coliform Bacteria

Leadchemical

EPA Code 5200 · Treatment Technique Violation

violations

EPA Limit

0.015 mg/L

Last Reading

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First Reported

Oct 2024

Most Recent

Oct 2024

What this violation means

Lead is a potent neurotoxin with no safe exposure level. In drinking water it primarily enters via corroded lead service lines, lead-soldered copper pipes, and brass fixtures. Children under 6 and pregnant women face the highest risk because lead disrupts developing nervous and skeletal systems.

Recommended precautions

→Run cold tap water 30–120 seconds before drinking or cooking, especially after the tap has been unused for hours.
→Never cook with hot tap water — heat increases lead leaching from pipes.
→Use an NSF/ANSI 53 certified filter for lead removal (carbon block or reverse osmosis).
→If you have children, get blood lead levels tested by your pediatrician.

Read the complete guide to Lead

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations only. Older violations may have been resolved; check your utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report for current status.

Water Systems Serving BEND

PROSPECT VILLAGE

PWSID: OR4190670

175 served

WATER WONDERLAND IMPROV DIST 1

PWSID: OR4101109

550 served

JUNIPER MOBILE PARK

PWSID: OR4100083

175 served

SUNSET ACRES WATER CO-OP INC

PWSID: OR4100114

70 served

AVION WC-KLIPPEL

PWSID: OR4100105

80 served

RIVER MEADOWS IMPROVEMENT DIST

PWSID: OR4101232

432 served

AVION WC - RED CLOUD

PWSID: OR4101203

585 served

PRINEVILLE MOBILE HOME PARK

PWSID: OR4101317

130 served

AVION WC - CHAPARRAL

PWSID: OR4100094

470 served

AVION WC - ODIN FALLS RANCH

PWSID: OR4101382

120 served

LAIDLAW WATER DISTRICT

PWSID: OR4101096

740 served

HUNNELL HILLS WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: OR4100090

45 served

CIMMARRON CITY WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: OR4100112

450 served

2 violations

SUN MOUNTAIN WATER SYSTEM LLC

PWSID: OR4100111

740 served

WALLACE ACRES WATER COMPANY

PWSID: OR4100121

80 served

3 violations

STORLIE WATER COMPANY

PWSID: OR4101386

50 served

DRY CANYON

PWSID: OR4101537

160 served

ROATS WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: OR4100113

6,469 served

SMITH ROCK MOBILE ESTATES

PWSID: OR4100863

60 served

1 violation

PRAIRIE CROSSING

PWSID: OR4101551

66 served

CINDER BUTTE VILLAGE

PWSID: OR4101553

126 served

BEND, CITY OF

PWSID: OR4100100

77,704 served

ARROWOOD COMMUNITY WATER CO

PWSID: OR4101525

170 served

3 violations

DEER TRAIL WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: OR4101367

45 served

AVION WC - DESERT SPRINGS

PWSID: OR4101259

130 served

AVION WC - CINDER BUTTE ESTS

PWSID: OR4100122

120 served

AVION WC - TETHEROW CROSSING

PWSID: OR4101160

180 served

AVION WC - SUN COUNTRY WTR SADDLEBACK

PWSID: OR4100123

300 served

AVION WC - WHYCHUS CREEK

PWSID: OR4101305

428 served

AGATE WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: OR4101439

3,153 served

AVION WC - BRASADA RANCH

PWSID: OR4101506

1,200 served

AVION WC - HIGHLAND ESTATES

PWSID: OR4101346

75 served

AVION WC - TUMALO RIM

PWSID: OR4101351

225 served

CANYON RIDGE

PWSID: OR4101539

153 served

FOUR SEASONS MHP

PWSID: OR4100118

100 served

AVION WC - GREATER AVION

PWSID: OR4100091

35,332 served

AVION WC - DRID

PWSID: OR4101366

60 served

AVION WC - TUSCARORA

PWSID: OR4101155

120 served

AVION WC - WILD RIVER

PWSID: OR4100975

276 served

WATER WONDERLAND IMPROV DIST 2

PWSID: OR4101181

1,800 served

AVION WC - TURNER

PWSID: OR4105069

35 served

AVION WC - SOUTH REDMOND HEIGHTS

PWSID: OR4101230

190 served

What Can You Do?

✅ Request your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) — required by law.
✅ Use an NSF-certified water filter if violations involve lead, arsenic, or PFAS.
✅ Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking if you have older plumbing (reduces lead).
✅ Check back monthly — we update data from the EPA every 30 days.

About this data

This overview reflects EPA SDWIS data published as of 2026-05-18. It covers active Community Water Systems (CWS) that exceeded federal Maximum Contaminant Levels during the past five-year EPA reporting window. For up-to-the-minute information, request a current Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, or review the EPA's public dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BEND, Oregon tap water safe to drink?▼

This city's water had significant EPA violations in the last 5 years.

How many EPA violations does BEND have?▼

BEND has 9 EPA health-based water violations in the last 5 years across 42 water systems serving 133,569 people.

What contaminants have been found in BEND water?▼

The following EPA-regulated contaminants have been detected: 5200, 8000. View details about each contaminant, health effects, and recommended precautions above in the violations table.

Should I use a water filter in BEND?▼

Using an NSF-certified water filter is recommended if your area has violations involving lead, arsenic, or PFAS. For other contaminants, consult your local water utility. Check the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) for detailed guidance.

What should I do if there are violations in BEND?▼

Request your water utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), which is required by the EPA. Follow the utility's guidance on boil water advisories. Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking if you have older plumbing. Use an NSF-certified filter if needed based on your water system's violations.