Water Quality in Medford, OR (97520)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 97520.
Active Health Violations
8 health-based violations 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 98% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
26,512
Population
54
Water Systems
152
Violations (5yr)
8
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (54)
Medford Water Commission
All resolvedAshland Water Department
Central Point, City Of
All resolvedMt Ashland Association
Valley View Exxon
Odot Hd Suncrest Rest Area
Ashland Ymca
Clayton Creek Mh Estates
All resolvedNorth Ashland Professional Condo Assn
Temple Emek Shalom
All resolvedLithia Water Fountain
Country View Mh Estates
1 health-basedButler Ford And Acura
1 health-basedK & S Country Store
Village At Valley View
All resolvedComfort Inn - Ashland
Jackson Well Springs
All resolvedRogue Valley Stations Inc
Green Springs Inn - Cabins & Lodge
All resolvedMavericks Steak House
Ashland Country Estates
All resolvedAshland Rv Park
Green Springs Inn - Lodge
All resolvedCallahans Mountain Lodge
5 health-basedHyatt Lake Resort
All resolvedSpa Lithia
Lithia Springs Resort
All resolvedWillow Wind Com Learning Ctr
Tc Chevy
Georges Fresh Produce
Butler Acura
1 health-basedJessica & Amy'S Sandwich Shop
Ymca Low Echo
All resolvedThe Rogue Valley Church
Campers Cove (Restaurant)
Sylvia Goodman Center
The Sanctuary
All resolvedJenny Creek Cafe C/O J.Arndt
Harrell Lucy Apartments
Odot Hd Ashland Port Of Entry
All resolvedPinehurst Inn
Jackson House Restaurant
Willow Witt Ranch
All resolvedBox R Ranch Museum
New Frontier Ranch - Town Of Glory
Desert Mobile Home Estates
New Frontier Ranch Outback Cg
All resolvedPinehurst Sd
All resolvedBox R Ranch--Ranch House
Yeshe Nyingpo Inc
Buckhorn Springs Resort Lower
All resolvedUsfs South Brown Mountain Shelter
New Frontier Ranch Cabins
All resolvedParamatman Dharma
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.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Medford (97520) has more violations than 98% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 152.
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.
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
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.