Monitoring Violations AL

Orrville Water Department, Town of

EPA ID: AL0000484 · 435 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Beyond the 1 historical violation on Orrville Water Department, Town of's EPA record, nothing remains open — the utility is currently compliant and supplies water to 435 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

C · 68
Avg Safety Score
435
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0007 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
1
Contaminants Flagged
$96K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Orrville Water Department, Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$32,843
Median Household Income
3,452
Service Area Population
80%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
40%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Orrville Water Department, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $32,843 and an estimated 3,452 residents across its service area. Approximately 40% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 80% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Orrville Water Department, Town of's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Dallas County, Alabama rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

33 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 47% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Orrville Water Department, Town of compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Contaminant 2004 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $800
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

ORRVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT, TOWN OF (EPA ID: AL0000484) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 435 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (68/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 monitoring/reporting violation recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
January 11, 2023 Contaminant 2004 Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 2004 Other Violation 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
36767 0.0007 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Orrville Water Department, Town of (AL0000484) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orrville Water Department, Town of water safe to drink?

Orrville Water Department, Town of has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Orrville Water Department, Town of serve?

Orrville Water Department, Town of serves approximately 435 people across 3 ZIP codes in Alabama.

Where does Orrville Water Department, Town of get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
50
Galvanized — Replacement Required
1
Unknown Material
66
Confirmed Non-Lead

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 435
Reported to Alabama

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Orrville Water Department, Town of safe to drink?
Orrville Water Department, Town of has a C safety grade based on 1 recorded violation. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Orrville Water Department, Town of's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 2004. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Orrville Water Department, Town of serve?
Orrville Water Department, Town of serves approximately 435 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Orrville Water Department, Town of's water source?
Orrville Water Department, Town of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Orrville Water Department, Town of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0007 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Orrville Water Department, Town of's service area?
The Orrville Water Department, Town of service area has a median household income of $32,843. EPA EJScreen data classifies 80% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Orrville Water Department, Town of get its water?
Orrville Water Department, Town of's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Orrville Water Department, Town of (EPA ID: AL0000484) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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