Camas Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)

The City of Camas operates the municipal utility serving Camas and nearby areas in Clark County. The system uses mixed sources: surface water from Boulder Creek and Jones Creek, supplemented by groundwater. Utility facilities treat both source types before distribution, and customer guidance and annual quality documentation are provided through the City of Camas Public Works Department. This combined-source design supports supply reliability while published annual Consumer Confidence Reports summarize treatment performance and tested parameters for residents throughout the service area.

Source waters originate in the Cascade foothills, where watershed terrain is dominated by Tertiary volcanic rocks and Quaternary glacial deposits. As water moves through volcanic soils and formations, especially basaltic and andesitic units common to the regional arc, mineral content and chemistry are shaped by rock-water contact. The draft characterizes this setting as producing a moderately mineralized profile typical of Pacific Northwest volcanic landscapes. With both creek and groundwater inputs, overall chemistry reflects a blend of these volcanically influenced source pathways and treatment outcomes.

For household use, the city directs residents to current annual reports for specific hardness values and full contaminant detail, and recommends practical steps such as standard water conservation and flushing when water has stagnated in plumbing. Third-party summaries cited at least one contaminant above EPA health-based guidelines while also noting the supply meets federal legal limits. On that basis, the provided guidance recommends certified water filters for added protection, especially for children, pregnant women, and immunocompromised individuals, with final treatment and safety details documented in annual CCRs.