Water Quality in ASHLAND, OR (97520)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 97520.

180

Total Violations

21

Health-Based

159

Monitoring / Reporting

177

Resolved

What does this mean?

177 of 180 violations have been resolved. 21 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: 52 Population served: 24,927

Violations Detail (180 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
COLIPHAGEMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
COLIPHAGEMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
COLIPHAGEMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
COLIPHAGEMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
NitrateMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedInfants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
NitrateMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedInfants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
COLIPHAGEMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(25)

COLIPHAGE

19

Aug 31Resolved

COLIPHAGE

19

Aug 31Resolved

COLIPHAGE

19

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

COLIPHAGE

19

Jul 31Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

03

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

03

Jun 30Resolved

COLIPHAGE

19

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

51

Jun 30Active

COLIPHAGE

19

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

03

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

31

May 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

May 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jan 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

31

Jan 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jan 31Resolved

2024(21)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3B

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jul 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jul 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3B

Jul 31Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

51

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

May 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

May 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

May 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Apr 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Apr 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

ASHLAND (97520) has 180 recorded violations, including 21 health-based. 3 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

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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