Groundwater pollution puts drinking water at risk in Eastern Oregon ...
WEBMay 5, 2022 · In Morrow and Umatilla counties, where both of those industries play a big role in the economy, widespread groundwater contamination has steadily increased over the last 30 years,...
‘The Evergreen’: Eastern Oregon’s polluted drinking water
WEBMay 6, 2024 · Contamination of the Lower Umatilla Basin’s groundwater with excess nitrates — a naturally occurring chemical also found in fertilizer — has meant residents of Morrow and Umatilla Counties who...
5 Essential Questions About Harney County's Water Crisis
WEBDec 15, 2019 · If farmers keep pumping faster than the groundwater recharges, it could drain Harney County of its primary water source. When did regulators step in? The Oregon Water Resources Department...
As the West’s drought eases, this area remains in the worst on ... - CNN
WEBMar 4, 2023 · As much-needed winter storms alleviate drought conditions in California and southern parts of Oregon, the deluge of snow and rain in the West largely missed Central Oregon, leaving Crook,...
Eastern Oregon water crisis: Where are the state's regulators? - kgw.com
WEBNov 16, 2023 · Many residents in northern Morrow and Umatilla Counties have been shocked to learn in recent years that their well water is no longer safe, and some now blame the water for their health...
Water contamination in 2 eastern Oregon counties could prompt …
WEBMar 23, 2023 · It's been three decades since state agencies first noted high levels of nitrate contamination in the groundwater in Morrow and Umatilla counties, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported, and...
Drought Status Update for the Pacific Northwest
WEBJul 29, 2021 · Twenty-two counties in Oregon have drought declarations. Nineteen counties in Idaho have drought emergency declarations. On July 14, 2021, the Washington Department of Ecology issued a “Drought Emergency” nearly statewide, except for portions of Snohomish, King, and Pierce counties that include Everett, Seattle, and Tacoma.
How Oregon, Lane County, Eugene are preparing for less water
WEBNov 10, 2022 · Climate-driven water issues have yet to threaten most Oregonians' drinking water, but some systems are vulnerable. Eugene's sole source of drinking water is the McKenzie River, a...
Oregon's Water Crisis Could Have a Quiet Solution - The Atlantic
WEBJun 5, 2021 · Far-right radicals in Southern Oregon are threatening to bust open an irrigation canal. Instead, the region could be a model for managing watersheds in a warmer world.
Water Advisories | Data Online | Oregon Drinking Water Services
WEBResults: 35 water advisories found for the selected criteria. Click on a blue column heading to sort by that field. Click on a PWS ID to open a water system's Inventory page. Click anywhere else in a row to open the Advisory Details page. Regulating Agency All Agencies State County Dept. of Agriculture.