Philomath Public Works building
Philomath Public Works (File photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)

Philomath’s annual Water System Consumer Confidence Report is now available for the public to read, the city’s Public Works Department announced.

The report informs the public about drinking water, including where it comes from, how it is treated and any contaminants found. In 2025, Philomath’s drinking water met all federal and state water standards, the city reported.

The report can be viewed online and printed copies are available beginning Thursday at City Hall, Public Works and Philomath Community Library.

According to the report, Philomath produced 201.1 million gallons of drinking water in 2025 through three sources. That’s up from 189.2 million gallons in 2024. Approximately 92% came from the treatment plant with water out of the Marys River. The plant produced an annual average of just over 500,000 gallons each day.

The city’s 11th Street well’s production accounted for about 2% and use of the Philomath-Corvallis Rock Creek intertie was about 6%. City officials said usage from the well and intertie depends on the time of year, customer demand and maintenance requirements.

After reading the report, citizens with questions can call Public Works at 541-929-3579.

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