Water Quality in Medford, OR (97536)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 97536.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

1,309

Population

23

Water Systems

223

Violations (5yr)

21

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (23)

Medford Water Commission

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

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) ✓

Becky'S Cafe

Surface water 400 people served
0 violations

Prospect Charter School

1 health-based
Groundwater 290 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

Prospect Dewey Hill Water Syst

Surface water 200 people served
0 violations

Usfs Farewell Bend Cg

Surface water 150 people served
0 violations

Prospect Schools Elementary

Groundwater 141 people served
0 violations

Frank Lumber Co Inc

All resolved
Groundwater 106 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Crater Lake Rv Park

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Prospect Cafe And Trophy Room

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Prospect Hotel

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
12 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Prospect Loaves & Fishes

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Union Creek Resort

Surface water 38 people served
0 violations

Cascade Gorge Properties

19 health-based
Surface water 33 people served
184 violations (5yr) · 19 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 4.29 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Torgys Place-Mtn Hm Mbl Villag

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Usfs Four Bit Ford Cg

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Ashland Acres Mobile Estates

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Prospect General Store

Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations

Taylors Grove Water Works

1 health-based
Groundwater 28 people served
16 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based
Lead tested: 2.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Wildwood Store

Surface water 26 people served
0 violations

Assembly Of God Church

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Cascade Gorge Trailer Park

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
23 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
15 violations
All resolved
ArsenicHealth-Based

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

6 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
4 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
Has active
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

26 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
12 violations
Has active
E. COLIMonitoring
10 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

5 violations
Has active
BenzeneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

2 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

2 violations
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Combined UraniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Monitoring
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 (97536) has more violations than 99% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 223.

Fewer violations 99th 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.

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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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