Water Quality in Salem, OR (97002)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 97002.
Active Health Violations
3 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 92% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
6,358
Population
34
Water Systems
57
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (34)
Salem Public Works
All resolvedSunrise Water Authority
Lake Oswego Municipal Water
All resolvedKeizer, City Of
All resolvedWoodburn, City Of
North Marion Sd #15
All resolvedN Marion Elem/Middle Sd 15
Aurora, City Of
All resolvedLeathers Shell
N.Marion Middle-%Overfield,Pr.
Century Meadows Inc
All resolvedSt Paul, City Of
Portland Travel Center
All resolvedColumbia Helicopters
All resolvedDeer Creek Estates
Southend Corporate Airpark Coa
All resolvedSunset Water System Inc
Western Wagon Village
1 health-basedLangdon Farms Golf Club
1 health-basedHd Aviation
All resolvedCurry Llc
Prairie View Water Company
Bensons Corner Espresso
Grim Estates
All resolvedNwrec/Osu
1 health-basedCurry And Company-Onion
Sacks Waterway Avenue Marina
Greens Poultry
Sky Tech,Inc.
Cavenham Forest Indus Nursery
Launeys Marina %Mrs. Dan Clark
Cedar Brook Water Company
Quikrete
Aurora State Airport
All resolvedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Salem (97002) has more violations than 92% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 57.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.