Is Medford tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Medford's tap water meets all EPA standards and scores well on our analysis. It is generally safe to drink though filtration can improve taste and provide extra precaution.

85/100
Purity Score
1
Issues Found
1.2 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

1 Issue Detected in Medford

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.1 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Medford
Oregon

9,750,197,504 · Big Butte Springs

Medford Water Safety and Contaminant Report

Low Risk Updated March 2026 85,824 residents
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85
Purity Score

This 2026 water quality report for Medford compiles data from EPA SDWIS, EWG testing records, and the Medford Water Commission consumer confidence report. Scores, contaminant levels, and matched filter recommendations are below.

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
1 ppb
Nitrate
0.2 mg/L
Arsenic
0.1 mg/L
Hardness
1.2 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    Medford's water meets current EPA standards. Filtration can improve taste and provide extra safety.

Score

85 /100
Excellent
"Good" threshold (70)

Medford tap water is sourced from Big Butte Springs and treated by Medford Water Commission. Overall purity score: 85/100 (Excellent). Updated for 2026.

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Medford Water FAQ

Is Medford OR tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Medford tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 85/100 (Excellent) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Medford OR use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Medford uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 0.7 ppm. Chloramine is harder to remove than free chlorine and requires a catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis filter. Standard Brita-style pitchers will NOT remove chloramine.
How hard is Medford OR water and what is the TDS level?
Medford water hardness is 1.2 grains per gallon (soft) with a TDS of 30 ppm (excellent). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Medford OR drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Medford drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Medford?
Based on Medford's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Medford water scores well overall. A pitcher filter provides extra precaution and improves taste for drinking and cooking.

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PortlandOregon — 85/100EugeneOregon — 85/100SalemOregon — 85/100GreshamOregon — 85/100HillsboroOregon — 85/100BendOregon — 85/100

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • Medford Water Commission CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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