How does Medford Water make sure our water meets Safe Drinking Water standards?

• February 16, 2024 |

Every month, Medford Water staff members collect and analyze hundreds of water samples from throughout the system. In fact, we test even more frequently and extensively than the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandates. The Safe Drinking Water Act requires water purveyors to test for nearly 100 chemicals, radiological and bacteriological contaminants—but we even look for things that are not regulated. Compounds like perchlorate and MTBE—a gasoline additive—are not regulated by either the State of Oregon or the EPA, but we monitor levels on an ongoing basis.