Tap Water Quality in Salem, OR
Find out what's in your drinking water. Enter your ZIP code below for a detailed water quality report for Salem, Oregon.
Try 97301 for Salem
Salem Drinking Water Overview
Population: ~180,000 | Source: North Santiam River and Geren Island wells
Salem experienced a severe water crisis in 2018 when cyanotoxins from algal blooms in Detroit Lake made tap water unsafe for vulnerable populations. The incident prompted major investments in treatment upgrades. Wildfire activity in the North Santiam watershed has also affected source water quality.
Common water quality concerns in Salem
Cyanotoxins from algal blooms
Enter your ZIP code above to see if this contaminant has been detected in your specific water system.
Wildfire impacts
Enter your ZIP code above to see if this contaminant has been detected in your specific water system.
Turbidity
Enter your ZIP code above to see if this contaminant has been detected in your specific water system.
What's in your Salem water report
Contaminant levels
Every detected contaminant in your Salem water system, compared to EPA limits and health guidelines.
Violation history
All EPA violations on record for water systems serving Salem, including health-based and monitoring violations.
Water quality grade
An A through F grade based on violation history, contaminant levels, and health guideline comparisons.
Filter recommendations
Which type of water filter will actually remove the contaminants found in your specific water system.
Water quality in nearby cities
Check your Salem water now
Enter your ZIP code for a free water quality report specific to your water system in Salem, Oregon.