City of Orofino
EPA ID: ID2180024 · 2,459 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for City of Orofino (ID2180024): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Across the monitored periods in available EPA data, City of Orofino has no violations listed for its service population of 2,459.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Orofino Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with City of Orofino have a median household income of $64,614 and about 6,476 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 50% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
City of Orofino's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Idaho
System Overview
City of Orofino (EPA ID: ID2180024) is a community water system in Idaho that serves approximately 2,459 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 83544 in Orofino.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.012 mg/L | 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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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 ID or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 83544 - Orofino
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for City of Orofino (ID2180024) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Orofino water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Orofino in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does City of Orofino serve?
City of Orofino serves approximately 2,459 people across 1 ZIP code in Idaho.
Where does City of Orofino get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Orofino Water Quality Report, ID. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/id2180024/
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