Water Quality in Salem, OR (97317)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 97317.
Active Health Violations
1 health-based violation 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.
25,966
Population
16
Water Systems
59
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)
Salem Public Works
All resolvedKeizer, City Of
All resolvedWoodburn, City Of
Suburban East Salem Wd
All resolvedCv Grocers Inc
All resolvedLivingstone Adventist Academy-Sda
All resolvedLgc Meadowlark Manor Llc
All resolvedMacleay Christian Retreat
All resolvedBethel Baptist Church
All resolvedLakeshore Terrace
62nd Court Mutual Water Co
Unitarian Universalist Church
Santiam Meadows Community Ws
1 health-basedKashmir Business Park Llc
All resolvedFox Hollow Estates Water Corp
All resolvedMarion County Fire Dist #1
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.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
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 (97317) has more violations than 92% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 59.
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.