Orchard Acres Association
EPA ID: CT0780061 · 176 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Orchard Acres Association (CT0780061): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Orchard Acres Association | open status in EPA data: 2 violations | people served: about 176.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Orchard Acres Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Orchard Acres 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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 7 detections recorded. 2 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Orchard Acres Association (EPA ID: CT0780061) is a community water system in Connecticut that serves approximately 176 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 06269 in Storrs Mansfield.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 7 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 16, 2022 | E. COLI | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| February 3, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2022 | E. COLI | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 9, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| December 13, 2021 | E. COLI | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 20, 2021 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | MCL Violation, Treatment Technique | 4 | Yes |
| E. COLI | Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | No |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0011 mg/L | No | 2024-12-31 |
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.
- 06269 - Storrs Mansfield
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Orchard Acres Association (CT0780061) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Orchard Acres Association water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Orchard Acres Association. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Orchard Acres Association serve?
Orchard Acres Association serves approximately 176 people across 1 ZIP code in Connecticut.
Where does Orchard Acres Association get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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