Historical Compliance Records ID

Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District

EPA ID: ID2350015 ยท 20,000 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District (ID2350015): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Within the five-year EPA monitoring span, Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District accumulated 1 violation - every finding has been resolved and the utility operates in full compliance today, supplying water to approximately 20,000 people without any active enforcement proceedings.

Data: EPA SDWIS

20,000
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
1
Contaminants Flagged
$297K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$71,909
Median Household Income
37,478
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District serves a community with a median household income of $71,909 and an estimated 37,478 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% 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

Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District compares to EPA limits

Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults

What This Means For You

Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded.

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

Find a certified water filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Idaho

City of Post Falls
20,285 people
C 1 violation
Falls Water Company Inc.
22,650 people
55 violations
City of Ammon
17,338 people
B 7 violations
City of Chubbuck
15,842 people
C 1 violation
City of Lewiston
15,001 people
A 42 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,000

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.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,000 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District (EPA ID: ID2350015) is a community water system in Idaho that serves approximately 20,000 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 83501 in Lewiston.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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
January 1, 2021 Lead Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead Inorganic 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

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

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District (ID2350015) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District serve?

Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District serves approximately 20,000 people across 1 ZIP code in Idaho.

Where does Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead. 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 Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District serve?
Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District serves approximately 20,000 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District's water source?
Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District's service area?
The Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District service area has a median household income of $71,909. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District get its water?
Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District (ID): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/id2350015/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

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

3

Contact your utility

Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District (EPA ID: ID2350015) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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