Salem Water Quality
Oregon
According to EPA SDWIS, Salem, Oregon is served by 26 community water systems covering about 216,587 people. The same extract lists 18 health-based violation records, most recently coded 8000 in 2025. Counts are historical EPA registry rows, not a current compliance or drinkability score.
Drinking water in Salem, Oregon is delivered through 26 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 216,587 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.
PlainEnviro's health-based SDWIS extract shows 18 violation records across the 26 active community systems shown here. Monitoring and reporting records are not present in the extract. The records carry 5 distinct EPA contaminant codes: Revised Total Coliform Rule, LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS, Groundwater Rule, Coliform (TCR), Lead and Copper Rule. 5 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.
A past EPA health-based registry row does not describe water delivered today or current compliance status; utilities notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight when required. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Oregon drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.
Community Water Systems
| System Name | Pop. Served | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALEM PUBLIC WORKS | 199,820 | 0 | Clean |
| SUBURBAN EAST SALEM WD | 13,900 | 0 | Clean |
| LABISH VILLAGE WTR COMMISSION | 452 | 0 | Clean |
| CAROLINA WATER SYSTEM | 300 | 1 | Health |
| SURFWOOD VILLA HOA | 200 | 0 | Clean |
| LGC MEADOWLARK MANOR LLC | 195 | 0 | Clean |
| GREEN OAKS PARK LLC | 165 | 0 | Clean |
| DUPLEX VILLAGE WATER SYSTEM | 165 | 0 | Clean |
| ROYAL ESTATES | 160 | 2 | Health |
| SALEM MOBILE ESTATES/SHADY ACRES | 150 | 0 | Clean |
| SUNSET VILLAGE MHP | 120 | 0 | Clean |
| TRAILER PARK VILLAGE | 105 | 0 | Clean |
| HOPEWELL WATER COMPANY | 100 | 0 | Clean |
| SUNNYVIEW MOBILE HOME PARK | 100 | 0 | Clean |
| MCLAIN VILLAGE WATER DEPT | 100 | 3 | Health |
| ALPINE CREST IMPROVEMENT DIST | 91 | 3 | Health |
| BREWSTER COMMUNITY HOMEOWNERS | 70 | 3 | Health |
| LAKESHORE TERRACE | 60 | 0 | Clean |
| PIONEER PARK CO-OP INC | 54 | 2 | Health |
| WATFORD CITY MOBILE HOME PARK | 52 | 0 | Clean |
| 62ND COURT MUTUAL WATER CO | 50 | 0 | Clean |
| RALPH TAYLOR TRAILER COURT | 45 | 0 | Clean |
| DUPLEX VILLAGE EAST | 41 | 0 | Clean |
| SANTIAM MEADOWS COMMUNITY WS | 40 | 3 | Health |
| OAKDALE TRAILER PARK | 26 | 0 | Clean |
| FOX HOLLOW ESTATES WATER CORP | 26 | 1 | Health |
Does this city have health-based water violations?
These health-based records can represent Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), or Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) categories. A historical record does not establish that water is currently unsafe.
| Water system | Contaminant | Begin Date |
|---|---|---|
| ROYAL ESTATES | Revised Total Coliform Rule | 2025-01-03 |
| ROYAL ESTATES | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | 2024-10-17 |
| MCLAIN VILLAGE WATER DEPT | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | 2024-10-17 |
| CAROLINA WATER SYSTEM | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | 2024-10-17 |
| SANTIAM MEADOWS COMMUNITY WS | Revised Total Coliform Rule | 2023-11-01 |
| SANTIAM MEADOWS COMMUNITY WS | Revised Total Coliform Rule | 2023-11-01 |
| SANTIAM MEADOWS COMMUNITY WS | Revised Total Coliform Rule | 2023-11-01 |
| ALPINE CREST IMPROVEMENT DIST | Revised Total Coliform Rule | 2023-10-15 |
| ALPINE CREST IMPROVEMENT DIST | Revised Total Coliform Rule | 2023-10-15 |
| PIONEER PARK CO-OP INC | Groundwater Rule | 2019-01-01 |
| FOX HOLLOW ESTATES WATER CORP | Revised Total Coliform Rule | 2018-06-01 |
| BREWSTER COMMUNITY HOMEOWNERS | Revised Total Coliform Rule | 2017-03-12 |
| PIONEER PARK CO-OP INC | Groundwater Rule | 2016-05-31 |
| ALPINE CREST IMPROVEMENT DIST | Coliform (TCR) | 2016-01-01 |
| MCLAIN VILLAGE WATER DEPT | Lead and Copper Rule | 2002-01-01 |
| BREWSTER COMMUNITY HOMEOWNERS | Lead and Copper Rule | 2001-01-01 |
| MCLAIN VILLAGE WATER DEPT | Lead and Copper Rule | 2000-07-01 |
| BREWSTER COMMUNITY HOMEOWNERS | Lead and Copper Rule | 2000-01-01 |
What are Salem's health-based records for?
Salem's health-based violation records carry 5 distinct EPA codes: some name a substance, others the drinking-water rule that was breached. Counts are records on file in the EPA SDWIS extract, not current test results.
| Contaminant | Records | Systems |
|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | 8 | 5 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | 4 | 2 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | 3 | 3 |
| Groundwater Rule | 2 | 1 |
| Coliform (TCR) | 1 | 1 |
TRI Facilities in Salem
| Facility | Total Releases |
|---|---|
| Ennis-Flint Salem | 99.7K lbs |
| Akzo Nobel Coatings Inc | 24.7K lbs |
| Riverbend Sand & Gravel | 9.4K lbs |
| Salem Asphalt | 1 lbs |
| Garmin at Inc. | 0 lbs |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does EPA SDWIS list for drinking water in Salem, Oregon? ▼
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How does Salem compare in Oregon?
Of the 287 Oregon places with at least one community water system on file, Salem ranks #6 by number of systems (26).
Either side of it: Eugene (33), Portland (27), Klamath Falls (15), Medford (15)
About This Data
Figures here are the current EPA SDWIS extract joined to the 26 community water systems whose service area lists Salem, ranked against the 287 Oregon places with at least one system on file. Data current as of 2026-08-25.
Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). PlainEnviro's violation fetch is restricted upstream to records EPA flags as health-based and then joined to active community water systems. Monitoring and reporting violations are not included.
A health-based violation row in this extract is a historical EPA registry entry. It does not describe water delivered today or current compliance status. Many records are later resolved, and public water systems notify customers when required. For current conditions, contact your local water utility or the state drinking water program.
TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.