Water Quality in Medford, OR (97497)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 97497.
Past Health-Based Violations
6 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 38 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 89% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,174
Population
10
Water Systems
44
Violations (5yr)
6
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (10)
Medford Water Commission
All resolvedGrants Pass, City Of
All resolvedAshland Water Department
Central Point, City Of
All resolvedWolf Creek Community Center
All resolvedSunny Wolf Charter School
1 health-basedSunny Valley Campground
All resolvedHungry Wolf Deli
Sunny Wolf Charter Preschool
5 health-basedApplegate Trail Cafe
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: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Medford (97497) has more violations than 89% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 44.
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.