Water System Report NY

Orchard Park Village

EPA ID: NY1400537 · 3,100 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Water monitoring history at Orchard Park Village shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 3,100 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

3,100
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$312K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2021) to 2 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Orchard Park Village Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$106,071
Median Household Income
50,484
Service Area Population
29%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Orchard Park Village serves a community with a median household income of $106,071 and an estimated 50,484 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.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Orchard Park Village'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Erie County, New York rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

62 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
7 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 90% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.01 ppt, PFOS: 0.01 ppt
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 →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New York

Voorheesville Village
3,100 people
D 14 violations
0 violations
Moriah Water District
3,100 people
B 4 violations
Akron Village
3,100 people
0 violations
Silver Creek Village
3,100 people
C 11 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $167
Total Estimated Cost $2,867

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,867 (one-time) vs. $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

Orchard Park Village (EPA ID: NY1400537) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 3,100 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — 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 NY 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 Orchard Park Village (NY1400537) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orchard Park Village water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Orchard Park Village has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Orchard Park Village serve?

Orchard Park Village serves approximately 3,100 people across 3 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Orchard Park Village 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
4
Galvanized — Replacement Required
865
Unknown Material
168
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 3,100
Reported to New York

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?
Orchard Park Village meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Orchard Park Village serve?
Orchard Park Village serves approximately 3,100 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Orchard Park Village's water source?
Orchard Park Village draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Orchard Park Village's service area?
The Orchard Park Village service area has a median household income of $106,071. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Orchard Park Village get its water?
Orchard Park Village'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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