Water System Report ID

Riverside Water and Sewer District

EPA ID: ID2180032 · 2,000 people served · 1 ZIP code

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Riverside Water and Sewer District has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 2,000 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

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

2,000
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$260K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Riverside Water and Sewer District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$64,614
Median Household Income
6,476
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Riverside Water and Sewer District serves a community with a median household income of $64,614 and an estimated 6,476 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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?

Surface Water

Riverside Water and Sewer District'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Clearwater County, Idaho rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 74% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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.

System Overview

Riverside Water and Sewer District (EPA ID: ID2180032) is a community water system in Idaho that serves approximately 2,000 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 83544 in Orofino.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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 Riverside Water and Sewer District (ID2180032) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riverside Water and Sewer District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Riverside Water and Sewer District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Riverside Water and Sewer District serve?

Riverside Water and Sewer District serves approximately 2,000 people across 1 ZIP code in Idaho.

Where does Riverside Water and Sewer District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

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

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
597
Unknown Material
15
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 2,000
Reported to Idaho

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

Should I use a water filter?
Riverside Water and Sewer District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Riverside Water and Sewer District serve?
Riverside Water and Sewer District serves approximately 2,000 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Riverside Water and Sewer District's water source?
Riverside Water and Sewer District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Riverside Water and Sewer District's service area?
The Riverside Water and Sewer District service area has a median household income of $64,614. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Riverside Water and Sewer District get its water?
Riverside Water and Sewer District'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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