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 resolved
Surface water 106,068 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.54 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Grants Pass, City Of

All resolved
Surface water 37,138 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Ashland Water Department

Surface water 20,946 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.95 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Central Point, City Of

All resolved
Purchased surface water 19,785 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.67 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Wolf Creek Community Center

All resolved
Groundwater 204 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Sunny Wolf Charter School

1 health-based
Groundwater 115 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Sunny Valley Campground

All resolved
Groundwater 75 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Hungry Wolf Deli

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Sunny Wolf Charter Preschool

5 health-based
Groundwater 26 people served
29 violations (5yr) · 5 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Applegate Trail Cafe

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
28 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

8 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

4 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

2 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.95 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: 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.

Fewer violations 89th percentile More violations

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.

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