Water Quality in MEDFORD, OR (97501)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 97501.

184

Total Violations

25

Health-Based

159

Monitoring / Reporting

179

Resolved

What does this mean?

179 of 184 violations have been resolved. 25 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 159 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 88 Population served: 116,024

Violations Detail (184 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
FluorideMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedBone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(32)

Groundwater Rule

31

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Fluoride

03

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

51

Jun 30Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

03

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 9Resolved

Fluoride

03

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

2024(47)

Lead and Copper Rule

56

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3B

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Nov 2Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Aug 12Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jul 9Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

51

Jun 30Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Uranium

03

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Uranium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

02

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

02

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

02

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

MEDFORD (97501) has 184 recorded violations, including 25 health-based. 5 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

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.

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