Ecwa Orchard Park
EPA ID: NY1421762 · 24,582 people served · 4 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Ecwa Orchard Park (NY1421762): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Ecwa Orchard Park stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 24,582 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Ecwa Orchard Park Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Ecwa Orchard Park serves a community with a median household income of $91,161 and an estimated 94,745 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Ecwa Orchard Park'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
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Ecwa Orchard Park (EPA ID: NY1421762) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 24,582 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (66/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 2 of 4 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.
Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00985 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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree 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 Ecwa Orchard Park (NY1421762) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ecwa Orchard Park water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Ecwa Orchard Park 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 Ecwa Orchard Park serve?
Ecwa Orchard Park serves approximately 24,582 people across 4 ZIP codes in New York.
Where does Ecwa Orchard Park get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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