Medford, OR: 15 Violations - Home Safety 96/100
2 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Medford: A.
Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.
Medford, OR carries a grade in ZipCheckup's upper tier; any health-based violations on record should be checked per water system.
How Medford Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Medford Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 15 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0017 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 56% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.5.
Water Systems Serving Medford
3 systems shown for Medford, OR, from 5 on the federal list.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Medford, Oregon, covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 95,479 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 2 ZIP codes.
2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Medford: A (96/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Medford water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0017 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 2 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Treatment Technique | 13 | 2 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 12 | 2 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 9 | 2 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 4 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97501 | A | 15 | 0 | Medford Water Commission |
| 97504 | A | 8 | 0 | Medford Water Commission |
All ZIP Codes in Medford
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
CDC Health Data for Medford
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Key Contaminants Detected in Medford
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Medford's Housing Stock?
With 56% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Viewed through the lens of construction era, Medford has a median build year of 1979; houses completed ahead of 1986 can hold lead-bearing solder or fittings.
Over half of homes in Medford were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Protecting Children from Lead in Medford
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Medford
Historical NFIP data for Medford contains 38 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $6,736. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Medford, OR