Historical Compliance Records CT 2 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Orchard Hill Association

EPA ID: CT0110041 ยท 30 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Orchard Hill Association (CT0110041): 2 health-based violations recorded since 2021. 6 violations on file at Orchard Hill Association, none open; 30 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

30
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
6
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
4
Contaminants Flagged
$269K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Orchard Hill Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$97,436
Median Household Income
21,547
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
26%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Orchard Hill Association have a median household income of $97,436 and about 21,547 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Orchard Hill Association's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

65 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Orchard Hill Association (EPA ID: CT0110041) is a community water system in Connecticut that serves approximately 30 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 06002 in Bloomfield.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 6 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
August 10, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2025 E. COLI Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Resolved
January 23, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 2 Yes
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 2 No
E. COLI Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
Below the reporting limit No 2025-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by CT or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Orchard Hill Association (CT0110041) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orchard Hill Association water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Orchard Hill Association; its 6 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Orchard Hill Association serve?

Orchard Hill Association serves approximately 30 people across 1 ZIP code in Connecticut.

Where does Orchard Hill Association get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 6 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Orchard Hill Association serve? ▼
Orchard Hill Association serves approximately 30 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Orchard Hill Association's water source? ▼
Orchard Hill Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Orchard Hill Association's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Orchard Hill Association? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Orchard Hill Association have a median household income of $97,436 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Orchard Hill Association get its water? ▼
Orchard Hill Association's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Orchard Hill Association (CT): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ct0110041/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Orchard Hill Association (CT): 2 Health Violations}},
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  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ct0110041/}
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Orchard Hill Association (EPA ID: CT0110041) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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