PFAS Contamination in Oregon
31 contamination sites tracked
Oregon has 31 identified PFAS contamination sites tracked in our database, sourced from EPA monitoring data. PFAS "forever chemicals" have been detected in water supplies, soil, and industrial sites across the state. These per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances persist in the environment and pose potential health risks. Use the map to explore specific sites or contact a remediation professional for help.
Oregon PFAS affecting your Columbia River water rights or industrial facility? Connect with Pacific Northwest watershed specialists for comprehensive evaluation.
Get a Free Assessment →Oregon confronts PFAS contamination from military installations and industrial sources affecting critical water resources throughout the state. Portland International Airport has documented contamination from firefighting foam use, threatening the Columbia River watershed and regional groundwater systems. Naval facilities and Coast Guard stations have contributed additional contamination along the Columbia River and coastal areas.
Oregon's aerospace and electronics industries have created potential PFAS sources through manufacturing processes and waste management practices. The state's location at the mouth of the Columbia River system creates particular responsibilities for protecting water quality for the entire Pacific Northwest watershed. Willamette Valley agricultural areas face potential contamination risks from industrial sources and biosolids applications.
Key Facts
- Portland Airport contamination threatens Columbia River watershed
- Naval facilities create contamination along Columbia River and coastal areas
- Location at Columbia River mouth creates Pacific Northwest watershed protection responsibilities
State Regulations
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has established Action Levels for PFAS compounds and requires enhanced monitoring for public water systems. The state coordinates with Washington on Columbia River protection measures and provides technical assistance for affected communities.
Cities (27)
Sites (31)
BEND, CITY OF
BEND, OR · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
ROATS WOODSIDE RANCH WS
BEND, OR · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
DUNDEE, CITY OF
DUNDEE, OR · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
ESTACADA, CITY OF
ESTACADA, OR · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
HERMISTON, CITY OF
HERMISTON, OR · Public Water System · 6 contaminants
HUBBARD, CITY OF
HUBBARD, OR · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
INDEPENDENCE WATER SYSTEM
INDEPENDENCE, OR · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
KLAMATH FALLS WATER DEPT
KLAMATH FALLS, OR · Public Water System · 3 contaminants
LAFAYETTE, CITY OF
LAFAYETTE, OR · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
RIVERGROVE WATER DISTRICT
LAKE OSWEGO, OR · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
MADRAS, CITY OF
MADRAS, OR · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
MARCOLA WATER DISTRICT
SPRINGFIELD, OR · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
MILTON-FREEWATER, CITY OF
MILTON-FREEWATER, OR · Public Water System · 3 contaminants
MILWAUKIE, CITY OF
MILWAUKIE, OR · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
MOLALLA, CITY OF
MOLALLA, OR · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
MOUNT ANGEL, CITY OF
MT. ANGEL, OR · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
ONTARIO, CITY OF
ONTARIO, OR · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
PENDLETON, CITY OF
PENDLETON, OR · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
SUNRISE WATER AUTHORITY
HAPPY VALLEY, OR · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
PRINEVILLE, CITY OF
PRINEVILLE, OR · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
REEDSPORT, CITY OF
REEDSPORT, OR · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
ST HELENS, CITY OF
ST HELENS, OR · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
KEIZER, CITY OF
KEIZER, OR · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
SHERWOOD, CITY OF
SHERWOOD, OR · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
SPRINGFIELD UTILITY BOARD
SPRINGFIELD, OR · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
RAINBOW WATER DISTRICT
SPRINGFIELD, OR · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
CHENOWITH PUD
THE DALLES, OR · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
THE DALLES, CITY OF
THE DALLES, OR · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
UMATILLA, CITY OF
UMATILLA, OR · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
RUCH ELEMENTARY SD 549
MEDFORD, OR · Public Water System · 8 contaminants
CHEMICAL WASTE MGT OF NW INC
ARLINGTON, OR · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many PFAS contamination sites are in Oregon?
Oregon has 31 PFAS contamination sites tracked in our database, sourced from EPA data.
How do I find PFAS sites near me in Oregon?
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