Water Quality in SALEM, OH (44460)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 44460.

220

Total Violations

18

Health-Based

202

Monitoring / Reporting

194

Resolved

What does this mean?

194 of 220 violations have been resolved. 18 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 202 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 62 Population served: 8,616

Violations Detail (220 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ASep 17, 2025ActiveN/A
E. COLIMonitoring0N/AAug 6, 2025ActiveSevere gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AJul 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AJul 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AJun 11, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMay 26, 2025ActiveN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(22)

Public Notice

75

Sep 17Active

E. COLI

34

Aug 6Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 11Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

May 26Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

May 26Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

May 26Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Apr 1Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Apr 1Active

Nitrate

03

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

Mar 14Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

Mar 14Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

Mar 14Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

2024(56)

Lead and Copper Rule

53

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

53

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

53

Dec 31Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 28Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 29Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

Apr 5Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

Apr 5Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 1Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 29Active

Public Notice

75

Feb 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jan 16Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jan 16Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jan 16Resolved

How Does This Compare?

SALEM (44460) has 220 recorded violations, including 18 health-based. 26 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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