Lebanon Groundwater Contamination Site

Environmental Cleanup Site Information Number (ECSI):   1089
County:  Linn
City:  Lebanon
Region: Western  

Contact Information

Project Manager:  Don Hanson
Phone: 541-687-7349
E-mail: 

Site Summary

The groundwater beneath much of the northern half of downtown Lebanon is contaminated with several solvent chemicals. The chemicals, including perchloroethylene (PCE) and trichloroethylene (TCE), have been found in an area covering about 1.5 square miles. These chemicals are considered to be possible carcinogens. Lebanon city water is not affected by the groundwater contamination. DEQ is temporarily supplying alternative drinking water to households using contaminated well water. DEQ is currently evaluating options for providing alternate water supplies to affected well owners who do not currently have city water available. The most protective and cost effective alternative will likely be connection to city water supply. A link to a map showing DEQ’s sampling area is provided below.

In addition to DEQ's work the Department of Human Services has conducted a Health Consultation, focusing on the use of contaminated well water in Lebanon and possible associated health effects.

Current Documents and Supporting Information

For information about health effects of using contaminated water:
Oregon Department of Human Services Environmental Health Assessment Program (EHAP)

• June 2009 Groundwater Report PDF 3.1MB  NEW!
• Winter 2009 Monitoring Report PDF 2.6 MB 
• EPA 2007 Expanded Site Inspection Report  PDF 11.4MB
• EPA 1998 Site Inspection Report (NSSI) PDF
• Map Showing DEQ Well Sampling Area PDF
• January 2009 News Release PDF
• March 2008 Fact Sheet PDF
• Information for Realtors and Homeowners PDF
   

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