Water Quality in Salem, OR (97137)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 97137.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 11 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are22 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 80% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
989
Population
11
Water Systems
22
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (11)
Salem Public Works
All resolvedKeizer, City Of
All resolvedWoodburn, City Of
Oprd Champoeg Overnight St Pk
All resolvedRobert Newell House Museum
Oprd Champoeg Riverside St Pk
All resolvedSt.Paul High % D.Currey,Prin.
St Paul Elem % T.Stamper, Prin
Oprd Molalla River State Park
All resolvedButteville General Store
All resolvedPortland Lds Welfare Cannery
Contaminants 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.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Salem (97137) has more violations than 80% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 22, 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.