Is BURNS WATER DEPARTMENT required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. BURNS WATER DEPARTMENT is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.

When is BURNS WATER DEPARTMENT’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

BURNS WATER DEPARTMENT’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.

What is a Consumer Confidence Report?

A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.

BURNS, OR · Harney County

BURNS WATER DEPARTMENT Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

BURNS WATER DEPARTMENT must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.

As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for BURNS WATER DEPARTMENT.

Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Oregon’s official records. Always confirm current status with Oregon before making decisions based on this information.

System facts

System ID (PWSID): OR4100153
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 2,730
Service connections: 1,429
Ownership: local government
Water source: groundwater (wells)

BURNS WATER DEPARTMENT is one of 203 community water systems in Oregon in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 2,730 people from groundwater.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 27 entries between 1976 and 2026, all of which EPA lists as closed.

Of the 27, 21 are monitoring and reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset — rather than findings about the water itself. The record involves the Total Coliform Rules, synthetic organic chemicals, and the Groundwater Rule.

Violation history

Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—
Revised Total Coliform Rule
February 1, 2026 – February 28, 2026
Resolved
Treatment Technique, Level 1 Assessment (RTCR)
Health-based
Revised Total Coliform Rule
January 18, 2026 – January 22, 2026
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Tetrachloroethylene
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring, Source Water (GWR)
—
E. COLI
September 1, 2010 – October 14, 2010
Resolved
Monitoring, Source Water (GWR)
—
E. COLI
September 1, 2010 – October 14, 2010
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
September 1, 2010 – September 30, 2010
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
November 1, 2007 – November 30, 2007
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
December 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
December 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Benzo(a)pyrene
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Arsenic
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
LASSO
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Simazine
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
January 1, 1998 – January 31, 1998
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Nitrate
January 1, 1998 – December 31, 1998
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
April 1, 1997 – April 30, 1997
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
September 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993
Resolved
Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 1993 – August 31, 1993
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
November 1, 1992 – November 30, 1992
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
November 1, 1992 – November 30, 1992
Archived
Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
January 1, 1992 – January 31, 1992
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
December 1, 1991 – December 31, 1991
Archived
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
December 1, 1991 – December 31, 1991
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
July 1, 1991 – July 31, 1991
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
June 1, 1976 – May 31, 1980
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
June 1, 1976 – May 31, 1980
Archived

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
February 1, 2026 – February 28, 2026	Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)	Revised Total Coliform Rule	—	Resolved
January 18, 2026 – January 22, 2026	Treatment Technique, Level 1 Assessment (RTCR)	Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-based	Resolved
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	Tetrachloroethylene	—	Resolved
September 1, 2010 – October 14, 2010	Monitoring, Source Water (GWR)	E. COLI	—	Resolved
September 1, 2010 – October 14, 2010	Monitoring, Source Water (GWR)	E. COLI	—	Resolved
September 1, 2010 – September 30, 2010	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
November 1, 2007 – November 30, 2007	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
December 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006	Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
December 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007	Monitoring, Regular	Benzo(a)pyrene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007	Monitoring, Regular	Arsenic	—	Resolved
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007	Monitoring, Regular	LASSO	—	Resolved
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007	Monitoring, Regular	Simazine	—	Resolved
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007	Monitoring, Regular	Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate	—	Resolved
January 1, 1998 – January 31, 1998	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
January 1, 1998 – December 31, 1998	Monitoring, Regular	Nitrate	—	Resolved
April 1, 1997 – April 30, 1997	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
September 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993	Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
August 1, 1993 – August 31, 1993	Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
November 1, 1992 – November 30, 1992	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
November 1, 1992 – November 30, 1992	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Archived
January 1, 1992 – January 31, 1992	Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
December 1, 1991 – December 31, 1991	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Archived
December 1, 1991 – December 31, 1991	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
July 1, 1991 – July 31, 1991	Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
June 1, 1976 – May 31, 1980	Monitoring, Regular	Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U	—	Archived
June 1, 1976 – May 31, 1980	Monitoring, Regular	Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	—	Archived

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)

Enforcement actions

September 28, 2023State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
October 26, 2010State Violation/Reminder Notice21 linked violations
September 10, 2008State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
February 4, 1998State Public Notification received3 linked violations
April 30, 1997State Public Notification received1 linked violation
November 1, 1995State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
March 29, 1995State Public Notification received1 linked violation
January 4, 1995State Public Notification received1 linked violation
December 28, 1994State Public Notification received1 linked violation
December 1, 1994State Public Notification requested1 linked violation

Common questions

Is BURNS WATER DEPARTMENT required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?: Yes. BURNS WATER DEPARTMENT is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is BURNS WATER DEPARTMENT’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?: BURNS WATER DEPARTMENT’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does BURNS WATER DEPARTMENT have any open drinking water violations on record?: As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for BURNS WATER DEPARTMENT.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?: A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.

Contact

BURNS WATER DEPARTMENT

541-573-5255

BURNS, OR 97720