Water Quality in Salem, OR (97302)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 97302.
Active Health Violations
2 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 96% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
40,799
Population
56
Water Systems
95
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (56)
Salem Public Works
All resolvedKeizer, City Of
All resolvedWoodburn, City Of
Ote Santiam River Ra-South
All resolvedOte Santiam River Ra-North
All resolvedOdot Hd Gettings Creek Rest Area
All resolvedOtic Maples Rest Area
Oprd Peter Ogden State Wayside
Ote Manzanita Rest Area
All resolvedOdot Hd Midland Info Ctr Ra
Odot Hd Cabin Creek Rest Area
All resolvedOte Boardman Rest Area
Otic Weatherby Rest Area
All resolvedOte Memaloose Rest Area
All resolvedOtic Beaver Marsh Ra-South
Otic Hd Beaver Marsh Ra-North
Forum Salem Campus
All resolvedOdot Hd Oak Grove Northbound
All resolvedOprd Hb Van Duzer State Park
Ote Deadmans Pass Rest Area
All resolvedMinto Brown Park Well
Odot Hd Oak Grove Southbound
Ote Stanfield Rest Area
Odot Hd Cow Canyon Rest Area
Lineage Logistics
Capital Futbol Club
Oprd Ellmaker State Park
Sunnyside Mhp- C/O John Gallo
Ote Charles Reynolds I84
Ote Baker Valley Ra I84
All resolvedD&L Market& Produce
Camp Pioneer %Cascade Cnl Bsa
Camp Pioneer
Odot Hd Sunset Springs Ra
All resolvedCamp Whispering Winds-Ash Grove
Marion Forks Restaurant
All resolvedHolly House
Alpine Crest Improvement Dist
1 health-basedCamp Whispering Winds-Richards Lod
Camp Whispering Winds-Maple Valley
Camp Morrison, Bsa
Last Chance Saloon
1 health-basedWatford City Mobile Home Park
All resolvedFrontier Mobile Home Park
Blm (Mill Creek Park)
Televue Wtr. Sys-%Mr. Hardwick
Lively Station
All resolvedRalph Taylor Trailer Court
Croft Vineyards
All resolvedShedd Cafe
Oakdale Trailer Park
Lebanon State Airport
Dollar General Rock Ridge #16560
Camp Whispering Winds-Windmill
Green Apple Mobile Home Park
Or Youth Authority - Hillcrest
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.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Salem (97302) has more violations than 96% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 95.
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.
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.