- Home
- Programs & Services
- Training
- Report Safety Concern
- How do I...
- Resources
- About Us
- Workplace Safety Culture
Introduction
In order to ensure the health and safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors, drinking water sources are monitored for water quality. Oregon State University’s Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) department tests for a variety of contaminants on both a routine basis and in response to concerns that may be reported. The focus of the program is to sample all drinking water sources for lead concentration. Lead in drinking water may be a concern at high levels due to negative health effects, especially for children or if pregnant.
Results
2019 OSU Water Sampling Results
2018 OSU Water Sampling Results
2017 OSU Water Sampling Results
2016 OSU Water Sampling Results
1988-2005 Water Sampling Results
Interpreting Results
The EPA action level for lead is 0.015 mg/L or 15 ppb. Drinking water samples that meet or exceed the action level will be resampled. If they remain at or above the action level, the fixture will be repaired by Facilities Services or another department responsible for fixture maintenance. If water samples from the fixtures are below 0.015 mg/L, they will be considered in compliance and no further action will be taken.
Various Water Sources
Information and Resources