Medford
Is Medford tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Medford scores 90/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 1 local system in Medford. We found 15 total violations (3 unresolved).
Real-Time Environment
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Water Quality Impact
🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs
Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Medford?
Expert Advice
Your water quality is excellent. Standard filtration is optional but can further enhance taste.
Buying a Filter?
Filter requirements and certified reduction benchmarks for Medford tap water.
Baby Formula Safety
Infant formula preparation risks, nitrate levels, and lead pipe guidance in Medford.
Homebuyer's Perspective
Evaluating water infrastructure in Medford protects plumbing and helps estimate water heater longevity. The high safety score (90/100) suggests lower risk for plumbing corrosion and appliance scaling.
Health & Family Safety
Residents should monitor Lead (90th percentile) levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.
View Health Risk Glossary →Compliance Record for Medford
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Medford.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Medford tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Medford scores 90/100.
How many water systems serve Medford?
Medford is served by 1 public water system in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Medford?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Medford.
What is the water quality score for Medford?
The water quality score for Medford is 90 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 1 system serving the city.
What are the top contaminants in Medford?
The top contaminants detected in Medford include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Medford Water Quality Summary
Medford, OR receives a water quality score of 90/100 (Grade A) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 1 public water system serving the area.
Medford's water quality is above the national average, with strong compliance records and low contaminant levels. Residents generally receive clean, safe tap water that meets EPA standards.
Medford's score of 90 is 7 points above the Oregon state average of 83, and above the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.
Residents of this mid-size Oregon city enjoy water managed entirely by a single local system. Drawing from the generally clean source waters of the Pacific Northwest, a region defined by its forested mountains and coastline, Medford's municipal supply achieves an exemplary level of purity. For prospective homebuyers, this outstanding performance highlights a highly reliable setup that delivers quality water directly to local households.
Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our Oregon water quality rankings report →
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