VERNONIA, OR · Columbia County
BERNDT CREEK WATER CORP Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
BERNDT CREEK WATER CORP 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 1 open health-based violation for BERNDT CREEK WATER CORP.
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)
- OR4105737
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 45
- Service connections
- 18
- Ownership
- privately owned
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
BERNDT CREEK WATER CORP is one of 1,168 community water systems in Oregon in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 45 people from surface water.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 41 entries between 1994 and 2023, of which 1 health-based item remains open.
Of the 41, 35 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 Surface Water Treatment Rules, the Total Coliform Rules, and the Consumer Confidence Rule.
Violation history
Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting
—Consumer Confidence Rule
October 1, 2023 – October 26, 2023
ResolvedTreatment Technique No Certif. Operator
Health-basedStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
September 16, 2022
UnaddressedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—TTHM
October 1, 2017 – September 30, 2018
ResolvedFollow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 2017 – October 5, 2020
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
October 1, 2017 – September 30, 2018
ResolvedMonitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)
—Surface Water Treatment Rule
September 1, 2017 – September 30, 2017
ResolvedMonitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)
—Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
September 1, 2017 – September 30, 2017
ResolvedMonitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)
—Surface Water Treatment Rule
September 1, 2017 – September 30, 2017
ResolvedMonitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)
—Surface Water Treatment Rule
March 1, 2015 – March 31, 2015
ResolvedMonitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)
—Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
March 1, 2015 – March 31, 2015
ResolvedMonitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)
—Surface Water Treatment Rule
March 1, 2015 – March 31, 2015
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2019
ResolvedMonitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)
—Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
September 1, 2011 – September 30, 2011
ResolvedMonitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)
—Surface Water Treatment Rule
September 1, 2011 – September 30, 2011
ResolvedMonitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)
—Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
September 1, 2010 – September 30, 2010
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Fluoride
January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,1,2-Trichloroethane
January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Ethylbenzene
January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006
ResolvedConsumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting
—Consumer Confidence Rule
October 19, 2002 – June 12, 2003
ResolvedMonitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)
—Surface Water Treatment Rule
September 1, 2002 – September 30, 2002
ResolvedConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2002 – June 12, 2003
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 2001 – August 31, 2001
ResolvedConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2001 – June 12, 2003
ResolvedMonitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)
—Surface Water Treatment Rule
May 1, 2001 – May 31, 2001
ResolvedMonitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)
—Surface Water Treatment Rule
March 1, 2001 – March 31, 2001
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
February 1, 2001 – February 28, 2001
ResolvedMonitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)
—Surface Water Treatment Rule
June 1, 1999 – June 30, 1999
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
January 1, 1998 – January 31, 1998
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Nitrate
January 1, 1998 – December 31, 1998
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
June 1, 1997 – June 30, 1997
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
March 1, 1997 – March 31, 1997
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
December 1, 1996 – December 31, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
June 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996
ResolvedTreatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-basedSurface Water Treatment Rule
February 1, 1996 – February 29, 1996
ResolvedMonitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)
—Surface Water Treatment Rule
February 1, 1995 – February 28, 1995
ResolvedMonitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)
—Surface Water Treatment Rule
September 1, 1994 – September 30, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)
—Surface Water Treatment Rule
August 1, 1994 – August 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)
—Surface Water Treatment Rule
July 1, 1994 – July 31, 1994
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateUnaddressed no corrective action on record yet
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2023 – October 26, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Resolved |
| September 16, 2022 | Treatment Technique No Certif. Operator | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed |
| October 1, 2017 – September 30, 2018 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | TTHM | — | Resolved |
| October 1, 2017 – October 5, 2020 | Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R | Lead and Copper Rule | — | Resolved |
| October 1, 2017 – September 30, 2018 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | — | Resolved |
| September 1, 2017 – September 30, 2017 | Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) | Surface Water Treatment Rule | — | Resolved |
| September 1, 2017 – September 30, 2017 | Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR) | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | — | Resolved |
| September 1, 2017 – September 30, 2017 | Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) | Surface Water Treatment Rule | — | Resolved |
| March 1, 2015 – March 31, 2015 | Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) | Surface Water Treatment Rule | — | Resolved |
| March 1, 2015 – March 31, 2015 | Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR) | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | — | Resolved |
| March 1, 2015 – March 31, 2015 | Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) | Surface Water Treatment Rule | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2019 | Monitoring, Regular | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | — | Resolved |
| September 1, 2011 – September 30, 2011 | Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR) | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | — | Resolved |
| September 1, 2011 – September 30, 2011 | Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) | Surface Water Treatment Rule | — | Resolved |
| September 1, 2010 – September 30, 2010 | Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR) | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | Fluoride | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | Ethylbenzene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | — | Resolved |
| October 19, 2002 – June 12, 2003 | Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Resolved |
| September 1, 2002 – September 30, 2002 | Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) | Surface Water Treatment Rule | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 2002 – June 12, 2003 | Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Resolved |
| August 1, 2001 – August 31, 2001 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 2001 – June 12, 2003 | Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Resolved |
| May 1, 2001 – May 31, 2001 | Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) | Surface Water Treatment Rule | — | Resolved |
| March 1, 2001 – March 31, 2001 | Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) | Surface Water Treatment Rule | — | Resolved |
| February 1, 2001 – February 28, 2001 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
| June 1, 1999 – June 30, 1999 | Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) | Surface Water Treatment Rule | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1998 – January 31, 1998 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1998 – December 31, 1998 | Monitoring, Regular | Nitrate | — | Resolved |
| June 1, 1997 – June 30, 1997 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
| March 1, 1997 – March 31, 1997 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
| December 1, 1996 – December 31, 1996 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
| June 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
| February 1, 1996 – February 29, 1996 | Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 1995 – February 28, 1995 | Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) | Surface Water Treatment Rule | — | Resolved |
| September 1, 1994 – September 30, 1994 | Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) | Surface Water Treatment Rule | — | Resolved |
| August 1, 1994 – August 31, 1994 | Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) | Surface Water Treatment Rule | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1994 – July 31, 1994 | Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) | Surface Water Treatment Rule | — | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateUnaddressed no corrective action on record yet
Enforcement actions
No enforcement actions on record for this system.
Common questions
Is BERNDT CREEK WATER CORP required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. BERNDT CREEK WATER CORP 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 BERNDT CREEK WATER CORP’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- BERNDT CREEK WATER CORP’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does BERNDT CREEK WATER CORP have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show 1 open health-based violation for BERNDT CREEK WATER CORP.
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
BERNDT CREEK WATER CORP
971-295-1965
VERNONIA, OR 97064