Albany
Is Albany tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Albany scores 95/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 2 local systems in Albany. We found 78 total violations (7 unresolved).
Real-Time Environment
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Water Quality Impact
🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs
Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Albany?
Expert Advice
Your water quality is excellent. Standard filtration is optional but can further enhance taste.
Buying a Filter?
Wondering if Albany tap water needs filtering? We break it down.
Baby Formula Safety
Mixing baby formula with Albany tap water? Read this first.
Homebuyer's Perspective
If you're house-hunting in Albany, water quality belongs on your due-diligence checklist alongside schools and crime data. The high safety score (95/100) suggests lower risk for plumbing corrosion and appliance scaling.
Health & Family Safety
Residents should monitor Lead (90th percentile) levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.
View Health Risk Glossary →Compliance Record for Albany
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Albany.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Albany tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Albany scores 95/100.
How many water systems serve Albany?
Albany is served by 2 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Albany?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Albany.
What is the water quality score for Albany?
The water quality score for Albany is 95 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 2 systems serving the city.
What are the top contaminants in Albany?
The top contaminants detected in Albany include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Albany Water Quality Summary
Albany, OR receives a water quality score of 95/100 (Grade A) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 2 public water systems serving the area.
Albany's water quality is above the national average, with strong compliance records and low contaminant levels. Residents generally receive clean, safe tap water that meets EPA standards.
Albany's score of 95 is 12 points above the Oregon state average of 83, and above the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.
For residents of this mid-size Oregon city, the tap water benefits from the Pacific Northwest's regional environment of forested mountains and coastline, which typically provides clean source water. A pair of water systems manage the municipal distribution, successfully maintaining a high level of purity that translates to an exemplary safety grade and near-perfect score. Prospective homebuyers can move to Albany with confidence, knowing the local water infrastructure delivers reliable, high-quality water.
Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our Oregon water quality rankings report →
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