Water Quality in Salem, OR (97301)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 97301.
Active Health Violations
4 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 95% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
57,574
Population
42
Water Systems
76
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (42)
Salem Public Works
All resolvedKeizer, City Of
All resolvedWoodburn, City Of
Kentucky Fried Chicken Rest
Pictsweet Mushroom Farms
Reg Pk & Rec-Cascades Picnic
Scotts Mills Pk-%Reg.Pk & Rec.
Wilark Park C/Ojim Nightingale
Hvoperations
All resolvedNew Harvest Church
Royal Estates
2 health-basedYouth With A Mission-%A Nowlen
Middle Grove Elem Sd 24j
Sunset Village Mhp
All resolvedUs Market #450
Trailer Park Village
All resolvedReg. Pk&Rec-Joryville Park
Scotts Auction House
Youth With A Mission-%A.Nowlen
Reg Pk & Rec-Buena Vista
Mclain Village Water Dept
1 health-basedNew Hope Foursquare Church
Calvary Chapel Fellowship
All resolvedCommunity Action Headstart
1 health-basedOak Park Congregation
All resolvedEvergreen Wayside
Penaloza
Reg Pk&Rec-Eola Park
Jefferson Nursery
Klamath Falls Nursery % Bollen
Reg Pk & Rec-Cascades Swim Area
Kiddy Craft Day Care Center
Rainbows Of Discovery Pre-Schl
Close To Home Childrens Care
Reg.Pk&Rec-Mill Creek Rec.Site
Centennial Admin Offices
Reg.Pk&Rec-Buena Vista Park
Reg.Pk&Rec-Brush College Park
Reg Pk & Rec-Evergreen
Camp Whispering Winds-Alderview
Diamond Summit
North Santiam Sportsman Club
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.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Salem (97301) has more violations than 95% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 76.
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.