Water Quality in Salem, OR (97358)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 97358.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 11 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are66 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 93% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
2,356
Population
11
Water Systems
66
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (11)
Salem Public Works
All resolvedAlbany, City Of
Keizer, City Of
All resolvedWoodburn, City Of
Lyons Mehama Water District
Orchard Heights Water Assn
All resolvedFreres Lumber Company
All resolvedElkhorn Valley Golf Drk Fntn
Elkhorn Valley Golf
Camp Cascade
Odf Santiam Horse Camp
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Salem (97358) has more violations than 93% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 66, 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.