Water Quality in Salem, OR (97026)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 97026.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 8 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are18 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 77% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
3,959
Population
8
Water Systems
18
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)
Salem Public Works
All resolvedKeizer, City Of
All resolvedWoodburn, City Of
Gervais Water Department
All resolvedOprd Willamette Mission St Pk
All resolvedBaumans Farm And Garden
All resolvedEola Specialty Products
Pioneer Elementary Sd 13
All resolvedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Salem (97026) has more violations than 77% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 18, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.