Fleck Yellow, Tea-Colored Tannin Water Filter

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The Medford Water Commission in Jackson County, Oregon, supplies water to over 106,000 people from surface water sources and has no health-based EPA violations recorded. While federal datasets do not include monitoring data for tannins in this system, understanding tannins and how they may affect your household water quality is important if you suspect their presence.

How does the Fleck System remove or neutralize tannins?

Tannins, naturally occurring organic compounds found in surface water, can cause discoloration such as yellow or tea-like hues in water. The Fleck Yellow, Tea-Colored Tannin Water Filter uses a specialized filtration media designed to target and reduce tannin content, improving water clarity and preventing staining. This system ships ready to configure for direct purchase, offering a tailored solution for households noticing signs of tannin presence.

What seasonal or multi-year variations in tannin levels appear in government water records?

While tannins are not specifically monitored by the EPA or included in the Medford Water Commission’s public water system record, surface water sources typically experience fluctuations in tannin levels due to seasonal factors such as leaf fall, rainfall, and organic matter runoff. These variations can influence water color and clarity temporarily but are not documented here with specific concentration data.

Which household symptoms do and do not point to tannins?

• Symptoms that may indicate tannins: water with brownish-yellow or tea-colored tint, staining on sinks or fixtures, and water that stains laundry;
• Symptoms not caused by tannins: foul odors, metallic taste, or water that causes health concerns which are unrelated to tannin content;
• Signs like discoloration may also arise from older plumbing materials and other mineral deposits, which require separate consideration.

What does the measured range of tannins mean compared to federal standards, and what does it not mean?

No federal health-based standard or monitoring data exists for tannins in the Medford Water Commission system. Tannins are regulated as a secondary standard affecting aesthetics such as taste, odor, and staining rather than health. Therefore, detection or presence of tannins does not imply a violation of legal or safety standards.

How do Jackson County’s tannin records compare with a neighboring county’s without overreading the data?

Because tannin data is not collected federally for this system or adjacent counties, comparisons are not possible using government records alone. Surface water sources in neighboring regions may vary widely due to geographic and environmental conditions, so local testing is necessary to assess tannin levels accurately in any specific household.

Why do aesthetic secondary standards differ from health-based limits, especially for tannins?

Aesthetic secondary standards address water qualities that affect appearance and use but are not health hazards. Tannins fall into this category because they can discolor water and stain surfaces without posing a health risk. The EPA confirms that no health-based violations are recorded for the local water system, so tannins are a concern of aesthetics and maintenance rather than safety.

In summary, federal records confirm that Jackson County’s water system meets all health-based standards, with no recorded violations. If tannin-related issues are suspected based on water color or staining, homeowners can test their water and consider the Fleck Yellow, Tea-Colored Tannin Water Filter as a documented solution to improve water quality and appearance.

Where this information comes from

Source: EPA SDWIS public water system record. Sampled 2025-12-31. These figures describe the public water system's record, not the plumbing inside any individual building.

On record: EPA SDWIS record for MEDFORD WATER COMMISSION (OR4100513), surface water supply, serving 106068 people: 0 health-based violations of 8 total; lead 90th percentile 0.000521 mg/L