ZipCheckup grade for 97535: A.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

Water Quality Report
A 93

Phoenix, OR (97535): 22 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 93/100

EPA data combined for 4 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: City of Talent)

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 97535 in Phoenix, OR contain 22 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score
A 93/100
Water Quality Concerns 22 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level 0.0006 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 4 claims
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 22 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0006 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
  • Flood 4 cumulative NFIP claim records. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
22 violations
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
A
ZIP-level Home Safety model score: 93 / 100
Home Safety Score higher than 87% of ZIP codes nationwide
4
Water Systems
6,293
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Surface water
Water Source
0.000554 mg/L
Reported Lead ResultBelow the national median of system results
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low
$375K
Median Home ValueState median: $385K

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: 93/100

This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
56/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
100/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
100/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
78/100
Indoor environment
100/100
Outdoor environment
100/100

Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.

Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.

Safety & Health (6) MODERATE

Your Water System

ZIP code 97535 in Phoenix, Oregon is mapped to the water system City of Talent (EPA ID: OR4100857). This system provides water to approximately 6,293 people from surface water sources.

There are 4 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
City of Talent, OR4100857 6,293 Surface water
City of Phoenix, OR4100625 5,900 Surface water
Medford Water Commission OR4100513 106,068 Surface water
Bear Creek Mobile Home Park OR4100050 95 Groundwater

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for City of Talent (OR4100857) on EPA.gov.

3 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records

Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 97535 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.

The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.

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Environmental Hazards (11) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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The ZIP code for this report in Phoenix has 4 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 97535 was built around 1982. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.

Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Window Replacement

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 97535 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 22 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 97535 (primary system: City of Talent), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 97535's water come from?

The recorded water source for City of Talent, a system mapped to ZIP code 97535, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 6,293 people.

How does Phoenix water compare to the national average?

Phoenix's Home Safety Score ranks better than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes, and at or above 71% within Oregon.

How can I get my water tested in Phoenix?

If City of Talent supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

Is lead a concern in 97535 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 97535 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.000554 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2025-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 97535?

97535 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Jackson County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 97535?

FEMA records contain 4 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 97535; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is A13, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Phoenix, OR (97535): 22 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 93/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/97535/
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Page version: October 2026.

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Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 97535

ZIP Code City, State Distance Grade Violations
97540 Talent, OR 3.4 mi A 37
97504 Medford, OR 4.2 mi A 8
97501 Medford, OR 4.2 mi A 15
97520 Ashland, OR 9.0 mi A 9
97502 Central Point, OR 9.3 mi A 9
97503 White City, OR 10.7 mi B 69
97530 Jacksonville, OR 12.2 mi B 8
97524 Eagle Point, OR 15.0 mi B 63
97525 Gold Hill, OR 16.9 mi N/A 8
97537 Rogue River, OR 22.6 mi N/A 8

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