Water System Report ID

Oakley Valley Water Corporation

EPA ID: ID5160031 · 500 people served · 1 ZIP code

In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Oakley Valley Water Corporation posted zero EPA violations serving 500 residents.

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

500
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$222K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Oakley Valley Water Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$80,750
Median Household Income
1,346
Service Area Population
83%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Oakley Valley Water Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $80,750 and an estimated 1,346 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 83% 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?

Groundwater

Oakley Valley Water Corporation'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Cassia 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

60 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
5 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 92% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Water Filtration $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,000

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.

System Overview

Oakley Valley Water Corporation (EPA ID: ID5160031) is a community water system in Idaho that serves approximately 500 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 83346 in Oakley.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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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 Oakley Valley Water Corporation (ID5160031) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oakley Valley Water Corporation water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Oakley Valley Water Corporation has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Oakley Valley Water Corporation serve?

Oakley Valley Water Corporation serves approximately 500 people across 1 ZIP code in Idaho.

Where does Oakley Valley Water Corporation get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
0
Unknown Material
145
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 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 500
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?
Oakley Valley Water Corporation meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Oakley Valley Water Corporation serve?
Oakley Valley Water Corporation serves approximately 500 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Oakley Valley Water Corporation's water source?
Oakley Valley Water Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Oakley Valley Water Corporation's service area?
The Oakley Valley Water Corporation service area has a median household income of $80,750. EPA EJScreen data classifies 83% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Oakley Valley Water Corporation get its water?
Oakley Valley Water Corporation'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.
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