Safe Drinking Water

Public Water Systems

We ensure that public water systems in Linn County consistently comply with the requirements of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. Public water systems are those drinking water systems that serve:

• Public facilities (such as restaurants, campgrounds, schools, workplaces)
• Residential areas (such as cities, subdivisions, mobile home parks)

More information about public water systems including forms, rules, and guidelines can be found at Oregon Health Authority, Drinking Water Services.

New public water systems, and those undergoing major modifications/additions, must submit plans to Drinking Water Services prior to construction. 

Private (Individual, Domestic) Wells

Information pertaining to your existing private well are kept with the State Water Resources Department (WRD). These records can be accessed online by viewing the Oregon Well Log Database or by contacting the Water Resources Department, Salem Office: 503-986-0900

Additional information can be found at: Oregon State University or Oregon Resources for Private Well Owners.

Free Well Testing for 2020 Wildfire Survivors

The Oregon Health Authority has reopened free private well testing for wildfire survivors. The program flyer is below and applications will be open from Nov 1, 2021 - May 15, 2023. Learn more about free well testing.